Sterile Services Technician I

STERIS Australia / New Zealand; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS is seeking a Sterile Services Technician to join their team in Grimsby. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and a defined career path in a vital role focused on infection prevention. The technician will be responsible for preparing sterile consumables and operating sterilization equipment, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. With an annual salary of £24,169 plus bonuses, this role is ideal for those passionate about healthcare and patient safety.

Benefits

Full structured and comprehensive training

Ongoing education leading to industry-recognized qualifications

Defined career path upon full operation

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Access to a Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Educated to a good general standard with verbal and numerical abilities.
• Basic IT skills to operate tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective preparation of sterile consumables through decontamination, inspection, assembly, and packing.
• Operate and monitor machines and equipment safely and effectively.
• Record and log repairs, missing instruments, or equipment on the Tracking and Traceability system.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Integrity

Working under pressure

Accountability

Attention to detail

Education

Good general standard education

TVQ or NVQ Level 2 in Decontamination or equivalent

Job description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

About Us

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

At STERIS Instrument Processing, we are experts in surgical instrument sterilisation. We offer on and offsite re-processing, alongside reliable instrument maintenance solutions. Our diverse and talented teams use cutting-edge technology to ensure the highest quality of infection prevention is delivered to our customers.

We are currently recruiting for a Sterile Services Technician vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at an entry-level and receive world-class training to develop your career.

About You

Do you want to make a difference in the world around you? Are you passionate about helping our national health service and keeping vulnerable patients safe? If so, a career with STERIS Instrument Processing could be a great fit for you.

Training and Working Pattern

12 weeks of full-time training on Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00, with flexibility to move to assigned shift times after 2-3 weeks. Shift pattern includes Monday - Friday, 15:00 to 23:00, with 1 in 4 weekends.

What You Will Do

• Ensure the effective preparation of sterile consumables (dressings, linen, instruments, and equipment) through decontamination, inspection, assembly, and packing within predefined quality standards.
• Check, wash, lay up, and pack sets of theatre instruments to meet contract specifications within quality standards.
• Operate and monitor machines and equipment (washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers) safely and effectively.
• Record and log repairs, missing instruments, or equipment on the Tracking and Traceability system (SynergyTrak).
• Return repaired instruments or equipment to stock or the appropriate sets or personnel.

What's In It For You

Annual salary of £24,169 plus a 5% performance bonus, with shift allowances for overtime/unsociable hours, and a higher cost of living allowance if working in London.

• Full structured and comprehensive training
• Ongoing education leading to industry-recognized qualifications
• Defined career path upon full operation
• A diverse, people-centric culture
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Access to a Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Apprenticeship, a 12-15 month fully funded program studying scientific practices for healthcare professionals, with 20% of working hours dedicated to study. Further apprenticeships are available throughout your career.

We welcome applicants with no experience or those with healthcare industry experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Required Experience

• Educated to a good general standard with verbal and numerical abilities.
• Basic IT skills to operate tracking systems.

Preferred Experience

• TVQ or NVQ Level 2 in Decontamination or equivalent.
• Previous experience in Sterile Services or health-related products.

Skills

• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Working under pressure
• Accountability
• Attention to detail

For more information, visit our website: https://www.steris-ims.co.uk/

STERIS is a leading global provider supporting patient care with a focus on infection prevention. We are a $5 billion company with approximately 17,000 associates and customers in over 100 countries.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.