Metrology Laboratory Maintenance Engineer
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Metrology Laboratory Maintenance Engineer - 37176189 - £27.30/hr umbrella rate
Do you have a NVQ Level 4 or an indentured apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Maintenance Engineering? along with familiarity with scientific instruments like CMM, surface finish, and CT/X-Ray equipment, coupled with a background in quality standards? Are you ready to step into a role that combines technical expertise with a dynamic and innovative environment? This is your chance to become a Metrology Laboratory Maintenance Engineer and play a critical part in supporting a world-class Metrology Laboratory. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to engineering excellence, support cutting-edge prototype developments, and make a tangible impact on quality within the automotive sector. If you're passionate about precision, problem-solving, and delivering results, this role is tailored for you.
What You Will Do:
- Maintain and control laboratory environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and pressure, ensuring a safe and compliant workspace.
- Support and coordinate maintenance activities for a variety of specialist equipment such as CMM, surface finish, CT/X-Ray, and optical metrology tools.
- Act as the responsible person for Contract Job Registrations (CJR), including managing RAMS and coordinating contractors and suppliers.
- Ensure statutory and safety assessments, including PUWER, LEV, COSHH, and equipment risk assessments, are up to date and adhered to.
- Raise and manage purchase orders for maintenance and equipment support, ensuring accurate invoicing and supplier collaboration.
- Work closely with Metrology Engineers, facilities teams, and external suppliers to meet technical requirements and deliver right-first-time results.
What You Will Bring:
- A vocational qualification such as an NVQ Level 4 or an indentured apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Maintenance Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of fluid and gas management systems, with proven experience in fault finding and rectification within facility environments.
- Familiarity with scientific instruments like CMM, surface finish, and CT/X-Ray equipment, coupled with a background in quality standards.
- A working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, including Risk Assessment, COSHH, and PUWER, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a natural ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
This role is pivotal to the success of the Metrology Laboratory, which serves as a cornerstone for engineering development, root cause analysis, and benchmarking. By ensuring the laboratory's facilities and equipment operate at the highest standards, you will contribute to the company's mission of setting benchmarks for quality and innovation in the automotive industry. Your technical expertise and dedication will help drive results and maintain the laboratory's reputation for excellence.
Location: This exciting opportunity is based in Whitley, a location that offers a blend of accessibility and a collaborative work environment.
Interested?: Don't miss the chance to elevate your career as a Metrology Laboratory Maintenance Engineer. Apply now to join a forward-thinking company where your skills will make a difference. Take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding future today.
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⭐ Highlight your NVQ Level 4 or indentured apprenticeship prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
🔧 Emphasise specific experience with CMM, surface finish, and CT/X-Ray equipment as these are the core metrology instruments mentioned
📋 Showcase your knowledge of PUWER, LEV, COSHH, and RAMS as these statutory compliance areas are critical responsibilities
🏭 Quantify your experience with environmental control systems (temperature, humidity, pressure) in laboratory or facility settings
🤝 Demonstrate your ability to coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams as stakeholder management is key
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- •Maintained environmental conditions for 15-instrument metrology laboratory, achieving 99.2% uptime across CMM, CT/X-Ray, and surface finish equipment
- •Coordinated 12 contractor maintenance programmes through Contract Job Registrations, reducing equipment downtime by 23% over 18 months
- •Completed PUWER and COSHH assessments for 45 pieces of scientific equipment, ensuring 100% statutory compliance across automotive quality laboratory
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Jonathan Lee Recruitment's Metrology Laboratory Maintenance Engineer role combines my passion for precision engineering with my NVQ Level 4 qualification and proven experience with CMM, CT/X-Ray, and surface finish equipment in automotive quality environments.
My background in metrology laboratory maintenance has equipped me with comprehensive knowledge of environmental control systems, PUWER/COSHH compliance, and contractor coordination. I have successfully managed fluid and gas systems while ensuring statutory assessments remain current and facilities operate to the highest standards.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Describe your experience with CMM calibration and maintenance procedures
- ›How would you approach fault finding on CT/X-Ray metrology equipment?
- ›Explain the key considerations for maintaining laboratory environmental conditions
- ›What is your experience with PUWER assessments for scientific equipment?
- ›How do you manage fluid and gas systems in a laboratory environment?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to coordinate multiple contractors for equipment maintenance
- ›Describe a situation where you identified and resolved a critical equipment fault
- ›How do you prioritise competing maintenance demands in a busy laboratory?
- ›Give an example of when you had to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- ›Tell me about a time you collaborated with engineers to solve a technical problem
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to coordinate multiple contractors for equipment maintenance
Describe a situation where you identified and resolved a critical equipment fault