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: • Optimise maintenance processes and equipment reliability, providing hands-on support for instrument maintenance and repairs. • Engage in training and development to enhance technical maintenance and troubleshooting skills. • Participate in LEAN projects. • Manage and maintain all service maintenance contracts for laboratory equipment and facilities. • Lead contract renewal negotiations, focusing on cost-effectiveness and high-quality service. • Work with operational and technical teams to ensure preventive maintenance is carried out. • Serve as the main point of contact for service engineers on-site, ensuring that all required repairs and maintenance are completed. • Oversee the arrival of engineers, ensuring clear communication with service companies for accurate dispatch of the correct personnel and parts. • Keep detailed records of all maintenance activities, contracts, and outcomes of LEAN projects to ensure traceability and compliance. • Communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation, providing updates on maintenance schedules, contract statuses, and project progress. • Adhere to and promote Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards. Requirements: • A degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific or related field. • Technical experience in an analytical testing laboratory setting. • Familiarity with IEC/ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and other ISO standards, as well as Quality Management Systems. • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment. • Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving a variety of issues. • Knowledge of quality KPIs and metrics, with the ability to implement changes for continuous improvement. • Capability to meet deadlines effectively. • Experience in auditing