Maintenance Engineer

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary
Negotiable
Job Ref
BBBH184171_1780788378
Date Added
June 6th, 2026
Consultant
Sam Cornwell

Job Description - Maintenance Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and electrical safety checks on laboratory, manufacturing, and biomedical equipment in line with established schedules and work orders
  • Inspect and support the installation of new laboratory equipment, ensuring safe operation and overseeing Installation, Operation, and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities at assigned site(s)
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to minimise downtime and maintain high equipment availability
  • Provide guidance to laboratory personnel on best practices for equipment use and operation
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all equipment, including maintenance activities, repairs, and safety checks
  • Continuously develop technical knowledge through training on relevant equipment and testing devices
  • Manage and maintain the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accuracy of asset records, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation
  • Process and track work orders through the CMMS and ensure timely completion of both planned and reactive maintenance tasks
  • Coordinate third-party vendor activities, including scheduling, quote management, purchase order processing, and verification of completed work
  • Work collaboratively with Quality teams to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance within maintenance systems and processes

Experience & Qualifications:

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) required; an Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Electronics, or a related field is preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in equipment maintenance ideally within a manufacturing or laboratory environment or similar technical environment
  • Experience using CMMS platforms and managing external vendors is highly desirable
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance technical and administrative responsibilities
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database management systems
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift heavy weights

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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