GMP Lab Equipment Technician – Maintenance & Qualification

Intertek; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development and career opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Intertek Melbourn in Cambridgeshire seeks an Equipment Technician to support the Equipment Team with maintenance, qualification, and administration of laboratory equipment in GMP laboratories. You will receive training and the opportunity to develop technical knowledge across a wide range of equipment as experience grows.

The role offers training, a collaborative team environment and the chance to build a long-term career in a regulated scientific setting within the Intertek network.

Qualifications

• Some relevant laboratory, technical, or hands-on practical experience.
• Interest in maintaining and qualifying laboratory equipment.
• Qualification in science/engineering/technical subject; degree not essential.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong documentation and admin abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication and teamwork.
• GMP/regulatory experience beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise day-to-day work in consultation with your supervisor.
• Carry out planned servicing, qualification, and calibration activities per maintenance schedules.
• Assist with reactive equipment issues raised through the Equipment Helpdesk to minimise downtime.
• Carry out basic fault finding and equipment checks with training provided.
• Review calibration and service certificates from suppliers for accuracy and compliance.
• Complete equipment-related documentation accurately and promptly for laboratory and quality review.
• Support identification, relocation, and installation of new and existing equipment.
• Liaise with external suppliers to arrange off-site inspection, servicing, and maintenance.
• Review remote monitoring data for temperature-controlled equipment and environments; document excursions.
• Respond to Helpdesk tickets with clear communication to lab teams.
• All tasks performed per Intertek Melbourn procedures and GMP principles.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Interest in equipment maintenance/qual

Positive proactive attitude

Documentation and admin skills

Clear communication

GMP/regulatory experience beneficial

Education

Science/Engineering/Technical qualification

Job description

Intertek Melbourn in Cambridgeshire seeks an Equipment Technician to support the Equipment Team with maintenance, qualification, and administration of laboratory equipment in GMP laboratories. You will receive training and the opportunity to develop technical knowledge across a wide range of equipment as experience grows.

The role offers training, a collaborative team environment and the chance to build a long-term career in a regulated scientific setting within the Intertek network.