Technical Administrator Site Operations

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of tools for genomics and for quality assurance applications. LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.

LGC’s 180 years of scientific heritage combined with a track record of innovation and value enhancing acquisitions has enabled it to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities.

LGC’s core purpose of Science for a Safer World and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, infuse its culture.

LGC’s National Laboratories (NL) group is based at The Surrey Research Park, Guildford and delivers a range of functions and services in partnership with the UK Government, business and academia. The business unit has revenues in the region of £19m and employs ~150 people. The National Laboratories moved to new Guildford premises in June 2025.The Building Services Manager requires assistance to ensure smooth day to day running of the building during the initial set up phases to ensure labs return to business as usual in a timely manner.

Job Purpose

The Technical administrator will provide day to day administrative support for the team, as well as assisting the Building Services Manager and Site Operations Manager in the setup, coordination and administration of activities required for maintaining the building, including both plant and laboratory equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support with the day-to-day operations of the team such as:
  • booking / coordinating with contractors
  • arranging meetings,
  • coordinating diaries,
  • arranging, minuting meetings and keeping action logs,
  • generating, KPIs and monthly reports
  • Support procurement administration
  • support with the management of service contracts
  • Keeping an up-to-date log of the team’s continuous improvement plan
• Maintains small equipment list and maintenance schedule, together with the site operations team.
• Assist with the coordination of building and laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration activities between the laboratory teams and suppliers.
• Book-in and collect contractors ensuring the correct paperwork is in place; permits to work, RAMS
• Assist in organising filing and maintaining/updating accurate electronic records within SharePoint such as commissioning, warranty, contractor, and building‑related documentation to ensure ease of accessibility and audit readiness, for site operations and laboratory teams.
• Support the drafting and distribute internal and external communications
• Management of H&S documentation, policies and procedures, including DSE assessments, risk assessments, etc, in coordination with QSHE team.
• Supporting the administration of the critical spare inventory, core asset and associated maintenance schedule when required.
• Support the review of documentation to ensure compliance is maintained and assists in audits
• Assist with day‑to‑day building operations activities when required
• Raise purchase orders when required

Person Specification:

• Strong admin and IT skills, particularly in Excel, Microsoft Office and SharePoint Online.
• Proactive with independent working skills.
• Organised and tidy with a good attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to communicate internally and with suppliers and contractors. (written and verbal).
• Proactively look to initiate and implement improvements where required.
• Ability to deliver results under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent team player.
• An understanding of project management desirable.
• Experience in a similar FM or contract support/admin role (preferred) / Have administration skills and experience within a maintenance environment.
• Health & Safety experience beneficial
• Technical/scientific background desirable

We deliver world-class solutions and foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive and achieve their full potential!

Equal opportunities

We are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief.

We proudly support an inclusive work environment where everyone can compete and succeed based on their merits.

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