Technical Maintenance Specialist

Kenton Black Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Maintenance Specialist to ensure the smooth operation of laboratory instrumentation. This role involves optimizing maintenance processes, managing service contracts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The successful candidate will engage in training and development to enhance their technical skills while actively participating in LEAN projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in laboratory maintenance, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a scientific field required.
• Technical experience in a laboratory setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Optimize maintenance processes and ensure equipment reliability.
• Manage service maintenance contracts and lead negotiations.

Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Scientific Field

Equivalent Qualification

Tools

Quality Management Systems

ISO Standards

Job description

Title: Technical Maintenance Specialist
Location: Suffolk/Cambridgeshire
Duration: Permanent

Our client is looking for a Technical Maintenance Specialist to maintain and repair the instrumentation within the laboratory to ensure compliance with QMS and 17025 standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Optimise maintenance processes and equipment reliability, providing hands-on support for instrument maintenance and repairs.
2. Engage in training and development to enhance technical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
3. Participate in LEAN projects.
4. Manage and maintain all service maintenance contracts for laboratory equipment and facilities.
5. Lead contract renewal negotiations, focusing on cost-effectiveness and high-quality service.
6. Work with operational and technical teams to ensure preventive maintenance is carried out.
7. Serve as the main point of contact for service engineers on-site, ensuring that all required repairs and maintenance are completed.
8. Oversee the arrival of engineers, ensuring clear communication with service companies for accurate dispatch of the correct personnel and parts.
9. Keep detailed records of all maintenance activities, contracts, and outcomes of LEAN projects to ensure traceability and compliance.
10. Communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation, providing updates on maintenance schedules, contract statuses, and project progress.
11. Adhere to and promote Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.

Requirements:

1. A degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific or related field.
2. Technical experience in an analytical testing laboratory setting.
3. Familiarity with IEC/ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and other ISO standards, as well as Quality Management Systems.
4. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment.
5. Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving a variety of issues.
6. Knowledge of quality KPIs and metrics, with the ability to implement changes for continuous improvement.
7. Capability to meet deadlines effectively.
8. Experience in auditing.