Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryReading, BerkshirepermanentPosted: 29 June 2026
Apply NowMaintenance Engineer - Instrument Processing
📍 Reading 💰 Up to £50,000 per annum + Annual Bonus
About the Role
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.
Key Duties
Maintain & repair autoclaves, sterilisers, washers & plant equipment
Fault finding on mechanical & electrical systems
Work with steam plants, boilers, conveyors & automation
Carry out PPM, validation support, and compliance checks
Support contractors & manage spare parts
Participate in continuous improvement & on-call rota (1 in 4)Requirements
Engineering apprenticeship / HNC / HND / City & Guilds
2+ years in manufacturing, FMCG, or plant environments
Strong mechanical + electrical skills (ideally 50/50)
Experience with automation, hydraulics & pneumatics
PLC knowledge desirable
Full UK driving licencePackage & Hours
Mon-Fri, 40 hours (flexible start 7:00-8:30)
£30 standby + overtime (1.5x)
1 in 4 on-call
Full training providedWhy Join?
Work in a role that directly supports patient safety
Gain specialist skills in a growing healthcare sector
Join a vibrant, close-knit engineering teamInterested?
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
📍 Reading 💰 Up to £50,000 per annum + Annual Bonus
About the Role
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.
Key Duties
Maintain & repair autoclaves, sterilisers, washers & plant equipment
Fault finding on mechanical & electrical systems
Work with steam plants, boilers, conveyors & automation
Carry out PPM, validation support, and compliance checks
Support contractors & manage spare parts
Participate in continuous improvement & on-call rota (1 in 4)Requirements
Engineering apprenticeship / HNC / HND / City & Guilds
2+ years in manufacturing, FMCG, or plant environments
Strong mechanical + electrical skills (ideally 50/50)
Experience with automation, hydraulics & pneumatics
PLC knowledge desirable
Full UK driving licencePackage & Hours
Mon-Fri, 40 hours (flexible start 7:00-8:30)
£30 standby + overtime (1.5x)
1 in 4 on-call
Full training providedWhy Join?
Work in a role that directly supports patient safety
Gain specialist skills in a growing healthcare sector
Join a vibrant, close-knit engineering teamInterested?
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