Facilities Manager (M/F/D) The Opportunity: Facilities Manager Avantor is looking for a single site Facilities Manager to join our team at the Hichrom facility in Theale, Reading. This role involves working in a scientific production environment, ensuring the site meets statutory inspection requirements, and managing essential site services. Responsibilities: Facilities and Operations: Ensure compliance with statutory inspection requirements. Collaborate with the EHS team to maintain safety-critical equipment. Manage essential site services including security, maintenance, utilities, cleaning, waste disposal, and recycling. Monitor and trend energy and environmental data, investigate variances, and promote positive trends. Upload sustainability data to corporate reporting systems monthly. Maintain records for hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal. Prepare construction phase plans and health and safety files as required. Respond to emergencies or urgent issues and provide timely reports. Review site layout for safe operating practices and operational efficiencies. Develop and implement an equipment management system and ensure routine preventative maintenance. Prepare annual forecasts for site spend and document facility-related changes via the Change Management process. Contractor and Visitor Management: Conduct inductions for all site visitors. Manage the site permit to work systems. Handle contract management, including raising purchase orders and handling invoice queries. Prepare scope documents for tenders/quotes and manage contractor documentation. Monitor contractor performance and apply intervention techniques as necessary. Project Management: Utilize MS Project for planning, finance, and milestone management. Prepare financial models for capex requests. Chair project meetings and summarize report-outs. Collaborate with Site Directors and Managers on investment plans and site improvements. Qualifications: Relevant degree or equivalent. NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent. Understanding of CDM. Exceptional leadership and team management skills. Experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Passion for driving change and continual improvements. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies: Experience with lean principles/initiatives and/or six sigma qualification. Proficiency in Excel, MS Project, Office 365, and SAP (training provided). Awareness of COSHH, PUWER, TABRA, and Dynamic Risk Assessments. Good understanding of chemical safety, storage, and segregation. Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is advantageous. Strong communication, numerical, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage incidents and collaborate with EHS teams. Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure. Strong commitment to quality standards and procedures. Project management experience desirable. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Privacy Policy: We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role. Your privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Facilities Manager (M/F/D) The Opportunity: Facilities Manager Avantor is looking for a single site Facilities Manager to join our team at the Hichrom facility in Theale, Reading. This role involves working in a scientific production environment, ensuring the site meets statutory inspection requirements, and managing essential site services. Responsibilities: Facilities and Operations: Ensure compliance with statutory inspection requirements. Collaborate with the EHS team to maintain safety-critical equipment. Manage essential site services including security, maintenance, utilities, cleaning, waste disposal, and recycling. Monitor and trend energy and environmental data, investigate variances, and promote positive trends. Upload sustainability data to corporate reporting systems monthly. Maintain records for hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal. Prepare construction phase plans and health and safety files as required. Respond to emergencies or urgent issues and provide timely reports. Review site layout for safe operating practices and operational efficiencies. Develop and implement an equipment management system and ensure routine preventative maintenance. Prepare annual forecasts for site spend and document facility-related changes via the Change Management process. Contractor and Visitor Management: Conduct inductions for all site visitors. Manage the site permit to work systems. Handle contract management, including raising purchase orders and handling invoice queries. Prepare scope documents for tenders/quotes and manage contractor documentation. Monitor contractor performance and apply intervention techniques as necessary. Project Management: Utilize MS Project for planning, finance, and milestone management. Prepare financial models for capex requests. Chair project meetings and summarize report-outs. Collaborate with Site Directors and Managers on investment plans and site improvements. Qualifications: Relevant degree or equivalent. NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent. Understanding of CDM. Exceptional leadership and team management skills. Experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Passion for driving change and continual improvements. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies: Experience with lean principles/initiatives and/or six sigma qualification. Proficiency in Excel, MS Project, Office 365, and SAP (training provided). Awareness of COSHH, PUWER, TABRA, and Dynamic Risk Assessments. Good understanding of chemical safety, storage, and segregation. Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is advantageous. Strong communication, numerical, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage incidents and collaborate with EHS teams. Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure. Strong commitment to quality standards and procedures. Project management experience desirable. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Privacy Policy: We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role. Your privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.
The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a Laboratory Technician, who will take ownership of assisting scientists across Cell Culture and Fermentation Sciences group, within Bio Pharma Development Department by performing a range of general laboratory duties to ensure efficient operation of the department. This is a full-time, permanent position, based at The Discovery Centre in Cambridge click apply for full job details
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a Laboratory Technician, who will take ownership of assisting scientists across Cell Culture and Fermentation Sciences group, within Bio Pharma Development Department by performing a range of general laboratory duties to ensure efficient operation of the department. This is a full-time, permanent position, based at The Discovery Centre in Cambridge click apply for full job details
We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 11, 2022
Full time
We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary Responsible for the day-to-day activities of an assigned group of onsite lab services team members. Monitors key department metrics to deliver high level service to customers. Handles customer questions and issues, researches and resolves customer problems. Prepares schedules to cover departmental duties click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary Responsible for the day-to-day activities of an assigned group of onsite lab services team members. Monitors key department metrics to deliver high level service to customers. Handles customer questions and issues, researches and resolves customer problems. Prepares schedules to cover departmental duties click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary Avantor Services is the behind-the-scenes team that makes lab and production operations more efficient and competitive, ultimately helping you test theories, improve products, and bring your scientific advancements to the world as quickly as possible. The Lab Technician's role is lab-based and supports scientists across R&D functions allowing them, to concentrate on their core responsibi click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary Avantor Services is the behind-the-scenes team that makes lab and production operations more efficient and competitive, ultimately helping you test theories, improve products, and bring your scientific advancements to the world as quickly as possible. The Lab Technician's role is lab-based and supports scientists across R&D functions allowing them, to concentrate on their core responsibi click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years . Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals, we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years . Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals, we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Job Summary We set science in motion to create a better world and have done so for over 100 years. Through our diverse and passionate global workforce of 14,000+ professionals - we've become a trusted provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries click apply for full job details