Night-Shift Sterilisation Technician

BD; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Plymouth is seeking a Steriliser Technician to maintain and optimise sterilisation equipment, improving uptime and product quality. You will work nights, collaborating with Engineering, Production, Quality and Validation teams to drive continuous improvement and safe operations.

Role requires NVQ Level 3 / ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, strong fault-finding across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems, and the ability to work independently during night shifts in a

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in maintenance, engineering technician or manufacturing support roles.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs and process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and upkeeping sterilisation equipment and related machinery.
• Identifying and fixing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues.
• Carrying out fault-finding activities to minimise downtime.
• Supporting equipment reliability, process efficiency, and product quality.
• Helping to implement new equipment and continuous development projects.
• Working collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Validation teams.
• Finding opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and operational performance.
• Acting as a key technical problem solver during night-shift operations.

Skills

Night shift suitability

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

BD in Plymouth is seeking a Steriliser Technician to maintain and optimise sterilisation equipment, improving uptime and product quality. You will work nights, collaborating with Engineering, Production, Quality and Validation teams to drive continuous improvement and safe operations.

Role requires NVQ Level 3 / ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, strong fault-finding across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems, and the ability to work independently during night shifts in a