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Asset Coordinator

Ritz Recruitment Limited
Borehamwood
7 months ago
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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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