Maintenance Engineer

Steris Corporation; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Engineer, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of healthcare products. This position involves routine maintenance, managing advanced PLC and SCADA systems, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to high standards of quality while engaging in exciting projects aimed at enhancing engineering processes. If you are passionate about making a difference in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, this role offers you the opportunity to thrive and grow in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical qualifications required.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement programs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and respond to plant breakdowns.
• Manage PLC and SCADA systems and carry out PPM.
• Support quality and safety practices in maintenance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Electrical fault-finding

Control panels

Fire alarms

Water treatment

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

HNC

HND

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA systems

CMMS systems

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.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

About you:

Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you passionate about supporting the medical and pharmaceutical industries? Do you care about keeping patients and people safe? If so, then a career with Steris AST could be a great fit for you.

About Us:

At Steris AST, we are the trusted experts in neutral sterilization, offering radiation and gas technologies. We provide electron beam, gamma, X-ray, ethylene oxide, and vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization for products ranging from medical instruments to food items, ensuring safety and quality for end users.

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join at a skilled professional level and contribute to maintaining and enhancing our high standards of quality.

Working Pattern: 3 weeks rota

• Week 1 & 2: Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00
• Week 3: 15:00-23:00

On call rota:

• 1 in 4 Weekends
• 1 in 3 Night shift cover

What is involved

• Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance, respond to plant breakdowns, manage PLC and SCADA systems, carry out PPM, support breakdowns, review and develop maintenance schedules, manage stock levels, oversee installation and maintenance of machinery, update risk assessments, and utilize CMMS systems.
• Behavioural: Be a team player, proactive, customer-focused, and support the 'One Team One Goal' philosophy.
• Facilities: Manage contractor programs, conduct audits, develop processes, and improve maintenance and facility management systems.
• Quality: Conduct calibration, operate to GMP standards, assist with defect investigations, and participate in maintenance reviews.
• Safety and Security: Follow safety practices, report incidents, ensure contractor compliance, handle radiation sources under supervision, and perform safety drills.
• Continuous improvement: Maintain 5S standards, support KAIZEN and Gemba walks, and identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Projects: Engage in sustainability and engineering enhancement projects.

Required Experience

Vocational/Technical qualifications such as High School Diploma, GED, HNC, or HND. Strong communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of continuous improvement programs and the medical industry are advantageous. Skills in lighting, electrical fault-finding, control panels, fire alarms, water treatment, hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electrical and mechanical drawings, welding, and fabrication are desired.

Equal Opportunities

STERIS plc is committed to equal employment opportunities, basing employment decisions on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities, without regard to any protected characteristic under UK law.