Maintenance Engineer – Surgical Instrument Sterilisation

About the role

Join a leading organisation that provides sterilisation services for surgical instruments. As a Maintenance Engineer you will ensure plant machinery operates reliably, supporting infection prevention across healthcare facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all plant and machines to guarantee continuous service provision.
• Oversee contract and service engineers and coordinate weekly sterilisers/washers tests in line with CfPP guidelines.
• Communicate changes in machine cycle profiles and maintenance needs to the National Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure machinery is serviced before quarterly and annual validation and schedule yearly validation of plant equipment.
• Maintain compliance with the Medical Devices Directive and manage validation/calibration certification for MDD registration.
• Manage spare‑parts and tools store, advising on stock replenishment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections, supporting the quality management system.
• Participate in an on‑call rota and travel to other sites as required.
• Contribute ideas for innovation, continuous improvement and best practices.

Required profile

• Apprentice‑trained engineer or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in facilities or manufacturing.
• Mechanical or electrical training/qualification.
• Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 points).

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Preventive maintenance
• Equipment validation
• Calibration
• Spare‑parts inventory management

What we offer

• Annual salary up to £46,000 plus a 5% bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Participation in a company‑wide performance management system.
• Direct contribution to patient health and safety nationwide.