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Posted 21 July, 2026

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Reed
Reading, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer – Instrument Processing

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Reading Up to £50,000 per annum + Annual Bonus

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About the Role

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Join a specialist healthcare service supporting the NHS by ensuring the safe sterilisation of surgical instruments. This is a site-based Maintenance Engineer role, working on plant machinery, sterilisers, and automated systems.

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Key Duties

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  • Maintain & repair autoclaves, sterilisers, washers & plant equipment
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  • Fault finding on mechanical & electrical systems
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  • Work with steam plants, boilers, conveyors & automation
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  • Carry out PPM, validation support, and compliance checks
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  • Support contractors & manage spare parts
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  • Participate in continuous improvement & on-call rota (1 in 4)
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Requirements

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  • Engineering apprenticeship / HNC / HND / City & Guilds
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  • 2+ years in manufacturing, FMCG, or plant environments
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  • Strong mechanical + electrical skills (ideally 50/50)
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  • Experience with automation, hydraulics & pneumatics
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  • PLC knowledge desirable
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  • Full UK driving licence
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Package & Hours

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  • Mon–Fri, 40 hours (flexible start 7:00–8:30)
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  • £30 standby + overtime (1.5x)
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  • 1 in 4 on-call
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  • Full training provided
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Why Join?

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  • Work in a role that directly supports patient safety
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  • Gain specialist skills in a growing healthcare sector
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  • Join a vibrant, close-knit engineering team
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Interested?

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Apply now by sending your CV, or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity. If the role isn't quite right or if you are seeking for a higher salary, I would still be keen to talk to you and understand more about your experience, so get in touch!