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Technical Maintenance Specialist

JR United Kingdom

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Maintenance Specialist to ensure the smooth operation of laboratory instrumentation. In this permanent role, you will be responsible for optimizing maintenance processes, managing service contracts, and leading negotiations to ensure cost-effective solutions. Your technical expertise will be crucial in maintaining compliance with quality standards, while your strong communication skills will facilitate collaboration with operational teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of laboratory operations. If you're passionate about technical maintenance and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Degree in a scientific field or equivalent qualification is required.
  • Technical experience in an analytical testing laboratory setting is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize maintenance processes and provide hands-on support for repairs.
  • Manage service maintenance contracts and lead contract renewal negotiations.

Skills

Troubleshooting Skills
Technical Maintenance
Quality Management Systems
Communication Skills
Project Management

Education

Degree in Scientific Field
Equivalent Qualification

Job description

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Posted:

18.04.2025

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02.06.2025

Job Description:

Title: Technical Maintenance Specialist

Duration: Permanent

Our client is looking for a Technical Maintenance Specialist to maintain and repair the instrumentation within the laboratory to ensure compliance with QMS and 17025 standards.

Responsibilities:
  1. Optimise maintenance processes and equipment reliability, providing hands-on support for instrument maintenance and repairs.
  2. Engage in training and development to enhance technical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
  3. Participate in LEAN projects.
  4. Manage and maintain all service maintenance contracts for laboratory equipment and facilities.
  5. Lead contract renewal negotiations, focusing on cost-effectiveness and high-quality service.
  6. Work with operational and technical teams to ensure preventive maintenance is carried out.
  7. Serve as the main point of contact for service engineers on-site, ensuring that all required repairs and maintenance are completed.
  8. Oversee the arrival of engineers, ensuring clear communication with service companies for accurate dispatch of the correct personnel and parts.
  9. Keep detailed records of all maintenance activities, contracts, and outcomes of LEAN projects to ensure traceability and compliance.
  10. Communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation, providing updates on maintenance schedules, contract statuses, and project progress.
  11. Adhere to and promote Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
Requirements:
  1. A degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific or related field.
  2. Technical experience in an analytical testing laboratory setting.
  3. Familiarity with IEC/ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and other ISO standards, as well as Quality Management Systems.
  4. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment.
  5. Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving a variety of issues.
  6. Knowledge of quality KPIs and metrics, with the ability to implement changes for continuous improvement.
  7. Capability to meet deadlines effectively.
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