Maintenance Engineer – Instrument Processing

Reading Up to £50,000 per annum + Annual Bonus

About the Role

Join a specialist healthcare service supporting the NHS by ensuring the safe sterilisation of surgical instruments. This is a site-based Maintenance Engineer role, working on plant machinery, sterilisers, and automated systems.

Key Duties

• Maintain & repair autoclaves, sterilisers, washers & plant equipment
• Fault finding on mechanical & electrical systems
• Work with steam plants, boilers, conveyors & automation
• Carry out PPM, validation support, and compliance checks
• Support contractors & manage spare parts
• Participate in continuous improvement & on-call rota (1 in 4)

Requirements

• Engineering apprenticeship / HNC / HND / City & Guilds
• 2+ years in manufacturing, FMCG, or plant environments
• Strong mechanical + electrical skills (ideally 50/50)
• Experience with automation, hydraulics & pneumatics
• PLC knowledge desirable
• Full UK driving licence

Package & Hours

• Mon–Fri, 40 hours (flexible start 7:00–8:30)
• £30 standby + overtime (1.5x)
• 1 in 4 on-call
• Full training provided

Why Join?

• Work in a role that directly supports patient safety
• Gain specialist skills in a growing healthcare sector
• Join a vibrant, close-knit engineering team

Interested?

Apply now by sending your CV, or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity. If the role isn't quite right or if you are seeking for a higher salary, I would still be keen to talk to you and understand more about your experience, so get in touch!