Facilities Manager

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong technical background and a hands‑on approach to maintenance, troubleshooting and problem‑solving?

At Biosynth, we’re looking for a Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running, maintenance and improvement of our facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, combining practical technical work with facilities management, project coordination and working closely with colleagues across the business.

You’ll play an important role in ensuring our facilities, buildings and laboratory equipment are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, efficient and reliable working environment while identifying opportunities to improve operations and manage costs.

• Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day maintenance, upkeep and improvement of our facilities, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on laboratory equipment, including HPLC systems, synthesizers, pumps and freeze dryers.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and ensure equipment and facilities are kept in good working order.
• Oversee building systems, including HVAC, boilers, air conditioning and fume hoods, coordinating inspections and maintenance as required.
• Manage building maintenance, repairs and improvement projects, working with external contractors and service providers.
• Support Health and Safety activities, including fire safety, risk assessments and ensuring the site remains compliant with relevant requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve facilities, reduce operating costs and ensure the site is maintained to a high standard.
• Respond to maintenance issues and emergencies, providing practical support to colleagues across the business.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure the smooth running of the site.

You’ll have a solid background in facilities management or industrial maintenance, with the technical ability and practical approach to keep our facilities and equipment running smoothly.

Requirements include:

• Previous extensive experience in facilities management or a similar industrial maintenance role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Good working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and basic electrical systems.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial or laboratory equipment.
• Good organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and external suppliers.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach, with a focus on service excellence, safety and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends to support maintenance and improvement projects.

This is a hands‑on position, so you’ll also need to be comfortable undertaking practical maintenance activities, working at heights and using equipment such as forklifts and lifting jacks where required. The role may involve lifting items weighing over 100 lbs.

Biosynth is an innovative life sciences company specialising in reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services. Headquartered in Staad, Switzerland, we work with customers across the pharmaceutical, life science, diagnostic, food, agrochemical and cosmetic industries.

We’re a global business with manufacturing laboratories and distribution centres across three continents, bringing together scientific expertise, technical capabilities and a strong customer focus.

Joining Biosynth means becoming part of a growing international business where you’ll have the opportunity to…