Onsite HPLC & Lab Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Avantor; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an experienced technician to deliver routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, with a strong emphasis on HPLC and UHPLC systems, across Manufacturing and R&D laboratories. You will plan, execute and document maintenance activities to maximise instrument availability and compliance with quality standards.

The role requires hands-on repair of laboratory equipment, robust record keeping, and collaboration with production to optimise instrument utilisation while adhering

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience repairing Laboratory equipment and instrumentation, specifically HPLC instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Own routine and reactive maintenance of HPLC and uHPLC systems across laboratory areas, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with quality/regulatory standards.
• Plan, schedule, and execute maintenance for a broad range of laboratory equipment, coordinating with production to minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate and traceable service records, update asset management systems, and support lifecycle management including end-of-life or replacement justifications.
• Assist in calibration documentation and verification checks, ensuring traceability and adherence to quality system requirements.

Skills

HPLC systems

UHPLC systems

Maintenance planning

ISO 9001

Instrumentation repair

Record keeping

Quality standards

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Avantor is seeking an experienced technician to deliver routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, with a strong emphasis on HPLC and UHPLC systems, across Manufacturing and R&D laboratories. You will plan, execute and document maintenance activities to maximise instrument availability and compliance with quality standards.

The role requires hands-on repair of laboratory equipment, robust record keeping, and collaboration with production to optimise instrument utilisation while adhering