GLE Lab Equipment Engineer — On‑Site Maintenance Expert

PerkinElmer; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer in Cambridge seeks a General Laboratory Equipment Engineer to manage day-to-day LIS activities, liaising with PKI Planners and ILS Engineers. You will support a range of laboratory instruments including balances, centrifuges and incubators, ensuring compliance and high-quality service.

You will diagnose faults, plan maintenance, and manage spare parts, with strong emphasis on health and safety and customer satisfaction on client sites.

Qualifications

• Advanced Modern Apprenticeship with NVQ 3 in engineering.
• Multiple years of post-apprentice experience within the Laboratory Instrument Support sector.
• Very strong analytical skills with proven ability to break down and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt, customer-focused equipment support while complying with standards.
• Diagnose faults on complex equipment using multidisciplinary support.
• Plan and carry out maintenance and commissioning work safely and cost-effectively.
• Source components and services using technical knowledge.
• Create and review service reports and documentation.
• Support SOPs, Change Control and related documentation.
• Manage availability of spares for lab equipment and systems.
• Assist in contract set-up, renewal and budgeting.
• Monitor equipment performance via KPIs and drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Fast-paced environment

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Initiative & teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Result orientation

Customer focus

Education

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship NVQ 3 in engineering

HNC/HND in engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

PerkinElmer in Cambridge seeks a General Laboratory Equipment Engineer to manage day-to-day LIS activities, liaising with PKI Planners and ILS Engineers. You will support a range of laboratory instruments including balances, centrifuges and incubators, ensuring compliance and high-quality service.

You will diagnose faults, plan maintenance, and manage spare parts, with strong emphasis on health and safety and customer satisfaction on client sites.