Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Location:
Cardiff | Cat Sci Ltd

At Cat Sci, we transform chemistry into real‑world impact. From early discovery through to full‑scale manufacturing and life‑cycle management, we partner with innovators in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries to develop and manufacture life‑changing medicines.

We're looking for a proactive, hands‑on Facilities and Maintenance Technician to help keep our laboratories, infrastructure and equipment running safely, efficiently and compliantly.

If you enjoy solving practical problems, working in a technical environment and making a visible impact every day, this could be the role for you.

As part of our Facilities and Supply Chain team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our laboratories operate smoothly and safely. No two days will look exactly the same, but your work will include:

• Managing laboratory gases: monitoring levels, changing cylinders, ordering and tracking ownership
• Safely handling and moving gas cylinders and laboratory equipment
• Carrying out PAT testing, asset tracking and managing technical spare stock
• Delivering preventative maintenance, servicing schedules and basic fault finding
• Supporting installation, relocation and utilities assessment for new lab equipment
• Maintaining glove boxes (regenerations, carbon changes, infrastructure repairs and access)
• Connecting scientific equipment to gas, extract, heating/cooling systems and pumps
• Supporting and maintaining HVAC systems
• Conducting HSE and compliance checks
• Ownership of LEV testing and fume cupboard sash balancing
• Supervising external contractors and supporting internal maintenance projects
• Assisting with waste processing, deliveries and general facilities requests
• Taking part in spill response, fire warden duties, H&S committees, audits and safety initiatives
• Contributing to general site upkeep, DIY tasks and continuous improvement projects

You're practical, organised and solution‑focused, with a strong commitment to safety and compliance. You enjoy hands‑on technical work and take pride in maintaining high standards.

• Experience in laboratory facilities, maintenance, engineering support or a similar technical environment
• A strong understanding of health & safety and compliance in laboratory or industrial settings
• A hands‑on approach and strong problem‑solving skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to internal customer needs
• Willingness to support a mix of technical, operational and administrative tasks
• GCSE (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

• A relevant technical or engineering qualification
• PAT testing certification
• Knowledge or qualifications in LEV compliance testing
• Experience with laboratory gas infrastructure installations
• Experience working with HVAC systems

At Cat Sci, you’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team where your contribution genuinely matters. We’re proud of our growth journey and the impact we make together.

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive company benefits
• A supportive, friendly team environment

If you’re excited by the opportunity to play a vital role in supporting cutting‑edge science, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of chemistry at Cat Sci.