Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

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• Annual Salary: Up to £46k plus 5% bonus
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• Location: Reading but with travel to Sailsbury
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Join a leading organisation in surgical instrument sterilisation as a Maintenance Engineer. This role is crucial in maintaining and repairing plant machinery to ensure the highest standards of infection prevention. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have a background in engineering, this position offers a rewarding career path.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Maintain and repair all plant and machines to ensure continuous service provision.
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• Oversee the work of contract and service engineers.
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• Conduct weekly tests on sterilisers/washers in accordance with CfPP guidelines.
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• Communicate any changes in machine cycle profiles and maintenance needs to the National Maintenance Manager.
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• Ensure all machinery is serviced prior to quarterly and annual validation.
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• Schedule and facilitate yearly validation of plant equipment.
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• Ensure compliance with the Medical Devices Directive for all machinery and equipment.
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• Maintain validation/calibration certification required for MDD registration.
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• Manage spare parts and tools store, advising on stock level replenishment.
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• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections as scheduled, supporting the quality management system.
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• Participate in an on-call rota and may require travel to other sites within the group.
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• Contribute to the team by suggesting innovations, continuous improvement, and best practices.
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• Engage in staff development and training initiatives.
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• Participate in the performance management system.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Apprentice-trained engineer or equivalent qualification.
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• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience within Facilities or Manufacturing.
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• Mechanical or electrical training/qualification.
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• Full UK Driving License with a maximum of 3 points.
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Benefits

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• Opportunities for professional development and training.
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• Participation in a company-wide performance management system.
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• A role that directly contributes to the health and safety of patients nationwide.
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