Maintenance Engineer, IMS
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Steris Solutions Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 5246 (Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers, Electrical maintenance of sterilisers/washers could fit electrical repair group), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Steris Solutions Limited what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
5246 Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
About you:
Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you passionate about helping our incredible national health service make a difference? Do you care about keeping vulnerable patients safe? If so, then a career with Steris IP could be a great fit for you.
About Us:
At Steris IP we are the trusted experts in surgical instrument sterilisation. We offer on and offsite re-processing, alongside reliable instrument maintenance solutions. Our diverse and talented teams use cutting edge technology to ensure that the highest quality of infection prevention is delivered to our customers.
We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at professional level to support our IP Sites
Working hours
Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30
On call rota
What's involved
To ensure that all plant and machines are maintained and repaired to enable the provision of the service.
To oversee the work of all contract and service engineers.
To perform the weekly tests as required to maintain sterilisers/washers in accordance with CfPP.
To inform the National Maintenance Manager of any changes in machine cycle profile and any resulting maintenance.
To ensure all machinery is serviced before the commencement of quarterly and annual validation.
To facilitate the scheduling of yearly validation of plant equipment.
To ensure that all machinery and equipment meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive.
To maintain all validation/calibration certification required for MDD registration.
To maintain spare parts and tools store and advise the National Maintenance Manager on stock level replenishment.
To carry out any other PPM weekly maintenance/inspection as scheduled as detailed in the plant maintenance schedule supporting the quality management system.
To participate on an on-call rota.
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There may be a requirement to travel to other sites and locations within the Group.
To participate as an integral member of the sterile processing team and actively contributing to suggestions of innovation continuous improvement and best practice.
To actively participate in staff development and training initiatives.
To actively participate in the Synergy Health Performance Management System.
Required Experience
Must be apprentice trained engineer or equivalent
Mus have 2 years Engineering experience within Facilities or Manufacturing
Mechanical or electrical trained/qualified
Full UK Driving license- max 3 points
Equal Opportunities
STERIS plc provides employment and advancement opportunities without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender), sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic as defined by UK employment law. The Company bases all employment decisions on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities with the intention that the best candidate is selected for each position.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Steris Solutions Limited, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~228k in sample- Middle half £30,264–46,176
- Median £37,440
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Steris Solutions Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.