Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

• Annual Salary: Up to £46k plus 5% bonus
• Location: Reading but with travel to Sailsbury

Join a leading organisation in surgical instrument sterilisation as a Maintenance Engineer. This role is crucial in maintaining and repairing plant machinery to ensure the highest standards of infection prevention. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have a background in engineering, this position offers a rewarding career path.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Maintain and repair all plant and machines to ensure continuous service provision.
• Oversee the work of contract and service engineers.
• Conduct weekly tests on sterilisers/washers in accordance with CfPP guidelines.
• Communicate any changes in machine cycle profiles and maintenance needs to the National Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure all machinery is serviced prior to quarterly and annual validation.
• Schedule and facilitate yearly validation of plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with the Medical Devices Directive for all machinery and equipment.
• Maintain validation/calibration certification required for MDD registration.
• Manage spare parts and tools store, advising on stock level replenishment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections as scheduled, supporting the quality management system.
• Participate in an on-call rota and may require travel to other sites within the group.
• Contribute to the team by suggesting innovations, continuous improvement, and best practices.
• Engage in staff development and training initiatives.
• Participate in the performance management system.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Apprentice-trained engineer or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience within Facilities or Manufacturing.
• Mechanical or electrical training/qualification.
• Full UK Driving License with a maximum of 3 points.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Participation in a company-wide performance management system.
• A role that directly contributes to the health and safety of patients nationwide.