Maintenance Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair plant and machinery, ensuring service delivery. The role requires an apprentice-trained engineer with at least 2 years' experience, a mechanical or electrical qualification, and a full UK driving license. Benefits include a company van and fuel card, along with a competitive salary of £46,000 per annum. This position plays a vital role in supporting healthcare services.

Benefits

Company Van

Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained engineer or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' engineering experience in Facilities or Manufacturing.
• Full UK driving license (max 3 points).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant and machinery.
• Oversee work of contract and service engineers.
• Perform weekly tests on sterilisers and washers.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical expertise

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Education

Mechanical or electrical qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location : Based in Chessington Site with travel to Various Sites

Salary : £46,000 per annum

Benefits : Company Van + Fuel Card

Hours : Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30

On-Call : Participation in an on-call rota

Make a Difference in Healthcare

We are trusted experts in surgical instrument sterilisation, delivering on-site and off-site reprocessing and reliable instrument maintenance solutions. Our teams use cutting-edge technology to ensure the highest standards of infection prevention for healthcare providers.

If you're passionate about supporting the NHS, keeping vulnerable patients safe, and making a real impact in healthcare, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and repair plant and machinery to ensure service delivery.
• Oversee work of contract and service engineers.
• Perform weekly tests on sterilisers / washers in line with CfPP standards.
• Report machine cycle changes to the National Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure machinery is serviced before quarterly / annual validation.
• Schedule yearly validation of plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Medical Devices Directive (MDD).
• Maintain validation / calibration certifications for MDD registration.
• Manage spare parts and tools inventory.
• Carry out scheduled PPM maintenance and inspections.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and staff development.
• Support the performance management system.
• Travel to other sites as required.

What We're Looking For

• Apprentice-trained engineer or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' engineering experience in Facilities or Manufacturing.
• Mechanical or electrical qualification.
• Full UK driving license (max 3 points).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £46,000.
• Company Van and Fuel Card provided.
• Be part of a team that truly makes a difference in healthcare.