Maintenance Engineer - IMS

STERIS IMS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the proper maintenance and repair of sterilisation equipment. The role involves overseeing contract engineers and conducting regular tests to uphold safety standards. Ideal candidates should have an apprenticeship or equivalent in engineering, along with 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or facilities. This position is based in Greater London and requires a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Must be an apprentice trained engineer or equivalent.
• 2 years of engineering experience within facilities or manufacturing.
• Qualified in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance and repair of all plant and machines.
• Oversee contract and service engineers.
• Conduct weekly tests for sterilisers and washers.
• Maintain validation and calibration certification.
• Facilitate scheduling of yearly validation of plant equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

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 helping our incredible national health service make a difference? Do you care about keeping vulnerable patients safe? If so, then a career with Steris IP could be a great fit for you.

About Us

At Steris IP we are the trusted 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 that the highest quality of infection prevention is delivered to our customers.

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at professional level to support our IP Sites.

Working hours

Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30

What is involved

• To ensure that all plant and machines are maintained and repaired to enable the provision of the service.
• To oversee the work of all contract and service engineers.
• To perform the weekly tests as required to maintain sterilisers/washers in accordance with CfPP.
• To inform the National Maintenance Manager of any changes in machine cycle profile and any resulting maintenance.
• To ensure all machinery is serviced before the commencement of quarterly and annual validation.
• To facilitate the scheduling of yearly validation of plant equipment.
• To ensure that all machinery and equipment meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive.
• To maintain all validation/calibration certification required for MDD registration.
• To maintain spare parts and tools store and advise the National Maintenance Manager on stock level replenishment.
• To carry out any other PPM weekly maintenance/inspection as scheduled as detailed in the plant maintenance schedule supporting the quality management system.
• To participate on an on-call rota.
• There may be a requirement to travel to other sites and locations within the Group.
• To participate as an integral member of the sterile processing team and actively contributing to suggestions of innovation continuous improvement and best practice.
• To actively participate in staff development and training initiatives.
• To actively participate in the Synergy Health Performance Management System.

Required experience

• Must be apprentice trained engineer or equivalent
• Mus have 2 years Engineering experience within Facilities or Manufacturing
• Mechanical or electrical trained/qualified
• Full UK Driving license- max 3 points

Equal opportunities

STERIS plc provides employment and advancement opportunities without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender), sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic as defined by UK employment law. The Company bases all employment decisions on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities with the intention that the best candidate is selected for each position.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.