Facilities/Maintenance Technician

The Facilities Technician is a hands-on role responsible for the day-to-day operation, upkeep, and presentation of the Edinburgh site. This position provides first-line response to facilities issues, supports preventive and reactive maintenance, assists with moves and minor works, and works closely with contractors and internal stakeholders to keep the building running safely and efficiently. This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and being visible on site.

Facilities and Building Support

• Carry out first-line reactive maintenance tasks across the site, including basic repairs, fixture and fitting adjustments, and minor building works.
• Perform routine checks and planned preventive maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Identify, report, and help resolve building, office, and lab-related issues to minimise disruption.

Contractor and Works Support

• Support and escort contractors on site, ensuring work areas are safe, tidy, and compliant.
• Help monitor contractor work and escalate issues to the Facilities Manager or Facilities Engineer as required.
• Assist with small projects, minor refurbishments, and facilities upgrades.

Office, Lab, and Support Services

• Support desk moves, furniture moves, and basic workspace changes.
• Assist with lab and equipment installations where required, limited to non-specialist tasks.
• Support site services such as meeting room setup, events, deliveries, and general building logistics.
• The role is expected to be approximately 95% facilities support and 5% involves holiday and absence cover for the shipping and receiving delivery room, including parcel handling and national shipments. This cover element is not a specialist requirement of the role, and brief internal training will be provided.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Support site health and safety requirements, safe systems of work, and housekeeping standards.
• Report hazards and maintenance issues promptly.
• Follow all site procedures, permits, and safety rules when carrying out work.

Administration and Communication

• Log tasks, issues, and completed work accurately in facilities systems or trackers.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, contractors, and the wider business regarding facilities issues.

• Practical, hands-on experience in a facilities, maintenance, building services, or similar role would be beneficial. Would also consider a practical DIY-minded candidate who is keen to learn and develop in a facilities environment.
• Good basic understanding of building systems and site services, including lighting, furniture, basic plumbing, electrical awareness, and general building upkeep.
• Comfortable using basic IT tools such as email, work order systems, Excel, and Word.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple small tasks across a busy site.

• Experience working in an office, laboratory, or technical environment.
• Familiarity with contractors and planned and reactive maintenance environments.
• Basic health and safety awareness or related training.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license.  Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.