Posted 27 July, 2026
Maintenance Engineer
Reed
Chessington, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Maintenance Engineer
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- Annual Salary: Competitive (to be discussed) \n
- Location: Multiple sites, travel required \n
- Job Type: Full-time \n
Join a leading organisation in surgical instrument sterilisation as a Maintenance Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our national health service by ensuring the highest standards of infection prevention. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a background in engineering, this could be the perfect role for you.
\nDay-to-day of the role:
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- Maintain and repair all plant and machinery to ensure uninterrupted service provision. \n
- Oversee the work of contract and service engineers. \n
- Conduct weekly tests on sterilisers/washers in accordance with CfPP guidelines. \n
- Communicate any changes in machine cycle profiles and maintenance needs to the National Maintenance Manager. \n
- Ensure all machinery is serviced prior to quarterly and annual validation. \n
- Schedule yearly validation of plant equipment. \n
- Ensure compliance with the Medical Devices Directive for all machinery and equipment. \n
- Maintain validation/calibration certification required for MDD registration. \n
- Manage the spare parts and tools store, advising on stock level replenishment. \n
- Perform preventative maintenance and inspections as scheduled, supporting the quality management system. \n
- Participate in an on-call rota and be willing to travel to other sites within the Group. \n
- Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice within the sterile processing team. \n
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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- Apprentice-trained engineer or equivalent qualification. \n
- Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in Facilities or Manufacturing. \n
- Mechanical or electrical training/qualification. \n
- Full UK Driving License (maximum 3 points). \n
Benefits:
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- Competitive salary and benefits package. \n
- Opportunities for professional development and training. \n
- Active participation in a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. \n
- Involvement in a critical sector that directly contributes to public health. \n
To apply for this Maintenance Engineer position, please submit your CV or Call for a confidential chat
