Asset Coordinator

Ritz Recruitment Limited

Borehamwood

11 months ago

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Asset Coordinator, Elstree, Hertfordshire

Temporary, Ongoing, £19ph

Immediate requirement to work for growing Scientific organisation for a highly efficient Asset Coordinator to be responsible for the management of the life cycle of laboratory equipment.

Duties will include:

Being the main contact for the company for the management of all on-site fixed assets.
Ensure all records of assets are accurately and regularly updated on the quality management system.
Ensure all service contracts are in date and be the point of contact for all renewals
Review supplier performance and if required run new renewals and negotiate best prices and correct level of service cover.
Organise group-wide preventative maintenance visits.
Ensure laboratory teams are booking in visits and updating the QMS system
Assist the Laboratory Managers in the procurement and delivery of new equipment.
Escalate and supplier or engineering support failures or concerns to Management.
Manage the upload of asset documentation to include call-outs, service and repair reports, decommissioning and recommissioning paperwork.
Generate monthly operation reports.
Monitor team performance.

Required:

Proven experience of managing and coordinating the life cycle of company fixed assets.
Ability to manage suppliers and contracts
Experience of negotiating and renewing service contracts.
Experience within a laboratory setting would be advantageous.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in fast paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Apply now for immediate consideration

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