WHO WE ARE

Science Group is an international science, engineering and technology business providing a range of services to clients in the key vertical markets of medical, defence, industrial, food & beverage and consumer, supplemented by a strategic products division where the Group holds leading market positions in associated technology sectors.
The Group has a strong balance sheet with significant cash resources and a freehold property asset base. With offices throughout Europe and North America, two dedicated R&D innovation centres and employees fluent in over 30 languages, Science Group supports a global client base in over 100 countries.
Our numerous scientists, engineers, regulatory advisors and market experts are supported by the Group’s streamlined central support functions.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Maintenance Lead to lead the team in our Epsom, Surrey (UK) office. Reporting directly to the Group Facilities Manager, the Senior Maintenance Lead will ensure the highest possible standards are adhered to maintain the site whilst managing a team of two facilities assistants.
The successful candidate will lead on all facilities and maintenance tasks, ensuring that our building and lab spaces are well maintained and fully operational. They will ensure the smooth coordination of all the Epsom office annual services, H&S compliance and passing of quality audits. This is a hands-on role, involving general repairs, garden work, painting and liaising with contractors.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, can liaise with internal and external stakeholders and be a confident communicator. They will need to manage their time and take a great pride in their work and the Epsom office.
Science Group is best characterised as a growing and ambitious organisation, with a fast-paced environment, whilst the workforce is comprised of scientists, engineers, regulatory professionals and industry experts. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic, international and constantly evolving working environment.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of hands-on building work.
• Experience of working at Manager level in a facilities role, preferably within a professional services environment or Lab based environment
• Proven ability to diagnose and assess general maintenance tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with all levels of the organisation
• Ability to build rapport with employees
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively and operate efficiently in a fast-moving environment
• An understanding of working with listed buildings (Grade 2)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Able to exercise initiative and discretion when working with confidential information
• UK Driver’s License

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a basic security check which will normally require you to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years.

• Overall responsibility for day-to-day maintenance of Epsom office.
• Manage the Epsom office Facilities team.
• Maintenance program administration
• Arrange external contractors as part of the maintenance of the building. This will include providing risk assessments, ensuring that all work is carried out to a high standard, safely and in line with organisational procedures in line with budget control.
• To arrange and monitor cleaning teams in the building to include specialist cleaners in the lab spaces.
• To work with the Health and Safety Manager to maintain all statutory documentation including risk assessments, Health and Safety policy, accident book and the fire safety log
• Manage the maintenance of building equipment including lab equipment.
• Manage yearly diary of key building maintenance checks
• Respond to immediate building requirements whilst buildings are in use
• Assume overall responsibility for the cleanliness and maintenance of internal and external environments, ensuring they meet safety standards.