Facilities Technician
Company: Novanta Inc.
Role summary
Facilities Technician is a full-time role at Novanta Inc. in Taunton, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-16. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Facilities Technician
- Company
- Novanta Inc.
- Location
- Taunton, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-16
Job description
Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.
Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.
Facilities Technician
Taunton, Somerset | Novanta
At Novanta, our technologies help power some of the world's most advanced medical and industrial systems. From robotic surgery to advanced manufacturing, our products support applications where precision and reliability matter most. As part of our Precision Manufacturing business, you will play a critical role in ensuring our facilities operate safely, efficiently and compliantly every day.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a practical and proactive Facilities Technician to join our Taunton team. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same.
You will be responsible for supporting the safe management of site waste streams while helping maintain the facilities, infrastructure and equipment that keep production running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working across different areas of a manufacturing site and taking ownership of important operational activities.
What you will be doing:
Managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams
Coordinating waste and recycling collections
Supporting environmental and regulatory compliance activities
Performing preventative maintenance tasks
Conducting site inspections and equipment checks
Supporting EHS initiatives and site improvement projects
Assisting with chemical handling and material movements
Maintaining accurate compliance and maintenance records.
What we are looking for:
You may already be working as a:
Facilities Technician
Maintenance Technician
Site Services Technician
Facilities Operative
Utilities Technician
Maintenance Operative
You will ideally bring:
Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental standards
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain training
A hands-on and proactive approach to work
Why join Novanta?
Work for a global technology company
Support products that improve lives
Receive training and development opportunities
Join a collaborative and supportive team
Gain exposure to a wide range of facilities and engineering activities
Be part of a culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
Working Pattern
Alternate shifts:
Week 1: 6:00am to 2:00pm Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 12:00pm Friday
Week 2: 2:00pm to 10:00pm Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm Friday
If you are interested in this role of Facilities Technician , then apply today or reach out to Rebecca Pelham to discuss further.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner.
We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
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