On-Site Lab Equipment Engineer – Cambridge

GBOS OneSource Services UK, LTD; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer’s General Laboratory Equipment (GLE) Engineer role is based at Cambridge client sites. You will manage day-to-day LIS activities, liaising with PKI Planners, ILS Engineers and the Lead Scheduler to deliver high-quality lab equipment support across instruments such as balances, centrifuges and incubators.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, fault diagnosis, and proactive maintenance in a fast-paced environment, with focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Advanced Modern Apprenticeship with NVQ 3 in engineering.
• Experience in Laboratory Instrument Support.
• Strong problem solving and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, customer-focused equipment support while complying with standards.
• Diagnose faults on complex lab equipment and coordinate with internal/external teams.
• Plan and perform maintenance and commissioning safely with minimal disruption.
• Source components and services using technical knowledge.
• Create and review service reports and documentation.
• Support SOPs, Change Control, and drawings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Relationship management

Initiative & teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Advanced Modern Apprenticeship with NVQ 3 in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

PerkinElmer’s General Laboratory Equipment (GLE) Engineer role is based at Cambridge client sites. You will manage day-to-day LIS activities, liaising with PKI Planners, ILS Engineers and the Lead Scheduler to deliver high-quality lab equipment support across instruments such as balances, centrifuges and incubators.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, fault diagnosis, and proactive maintenance in a fast-paced environment, with focus on safety and regulatory compliance.