Decontamination Field Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare provides an opportunity for a Decontamination Field Service Engineer in London, responsible for ensuring medical equipment operates safely. The role involves hands-on installation, maintenance, and verifying equipment compliance while fostering customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare settings and strong mechanical skills, offering a clear career path and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, and steam sterilisers.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding abilities.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Install and setup medical decontamination equipment.
• Perform validation and steam-quality testing.
• Maintain strong customer relations and prepare service reports.

Skills

Fault-finding

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Healthcare/Medical or Dental Industries

Tools

Decontamination Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Decontamination Field Service Engineer - up to £42,000 + Van, Bonus & Benefits
London Area
Full time - Servicing clients around North, West & South London

We are hiring for a Decontamination Field Service Engineer who would work on-site at NHS hospitals, clinics, and private healthcare facilities, ensuring essential decontamination equipment is operating safely and reliably. Here's what the role typically involves:

- Install and set up medical decontamination equipment such as endoscope washers, autoclaves, instrument washers, ultrasonic baths, and drying cabinets.
- Perform validation and steam-quality testing to confirm units meet operational and safety standards.
- Execute both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring compliance with device regulations.

- Respond to faults and equipment failures on-site: diagnose issues, carry out repairs, and perform retrofits or upgrades.
- Focus on achieving a high first-time fix rate through expert understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- Provide high standards of customer care, guiding clients on correct operation and maintenance practices.

- Prepare comprehensive service reports and maintain strong working relationships with key.

Essential Qualifications
- Experience with decontamination or sterilisation equipment: autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, steam sterilisers.
- A background working within Healthcare/Medical or Dental Industries.
- Strong electrical/mechanical fault-finding abilities and ability to read technical manuals.

- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and customer-focused mindset.
- Full UK driving licence and capacity to work independently onsite.

This role has a direct career path lined out and for any interested in working with a company that prioritises a healthy work life balance, this will be the role for you