Engineering Technician

VRS-UK; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

VRS-UK is seeking an Instrument Technician to be based at our Macclesfield site. You will calibrate scientific equipment, supporting audit readiness and minimising downtime while monitoring performance and maintaining necessary documentation.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, experience in GxP or ISO labs, and strong communication and teamwork skills. A junior path is available for recent apprentices, with excellent remuneration and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Experience in a GxP or ISO laboratory.
• Previous experience maintaining and repairing general laboratory equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate scientific equipment across the site.
• Ensure audit readiness and minimise downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance.
• Support safety measures and maintain documentation.

Skills

Calibration

Equipment maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Engineering)

Job description

Our client is a global provider of scientific solutions, helping laboratories around the world enable advancements in many areas such as pharmaceutical, food, environmental and healthcare.

We're recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated Instrument Technician to be based at their client's site in Macclesfield.

In this role, you'll be responsible for calibrating scientific equipment across the site, ensuring audit readiness and minimising downtime. You'll also be monitoring equipment performance, supporting safety measures, and maintaining documentation.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in relevant Engineering discipline
• Experience in a GxP or ISO laboratory
• Previous experience maintaining and repairing general laboratory equipment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team

A junior position is also available in the team and we're considering candidates who have recently completed their apprenticeship.

The company offer an excellent remuneration and benefits package with opportunities to develop your career and instrument experience!