Field Engineer

Field Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Location: London & Surrounding Area
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (Based on experience)
Company van + fuel card + tools + laptop + phone
Training and HTM/UKAS certification provided

Bring Your Engineering Skills into Healthcare Compliance

Our client is a leading UK provider of servicing and validation for critical decontamination equipment — including autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, and sterilisation systems — used in NHS hospitals, Private Hospitals, laboratories, and government facilities.

We’re looking for a skilled mechanical or electrical engineer in the London area who’s confident with fault finding, repairs, and field-based servicing. HTM or UKAS testing experience is a bonus — but not essential. We’ll train you.

What You'll Do

Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical/electrical repairs on autoclaves and washer-disinfectors
Perform preventive maintenance and equipment validations
Work on NHS and laboratory sites in line with UK compliance standards
Train towards HTM 01-01 / HTM 01-05 and UKAS protocols
Receive OEM-specific training (e.g. Steelco systems)
Document all work in accordance with Sychem SOPs
What You Bring

A background in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical engineering
Ability to read P&ID’s and electrical schematics
Confident in fault finding, component-level diagnosis, and hands-on repair
Experience working in field service, plant maintenance, medical devices, or industrial machinery
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight
A keen interest in healthcare and long-term development
What We Offer

£40,000 – £50,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
Company van, tools, laptop, and mobile
Full training programme (HTM, UKAS, OEMs)
Regular performance reviews and development support
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid overtime opportunities
Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
Grow With Us

You’ll join a growing team of specialists serving critical NHS and lab sites across the UK. With in-house training and clear career progression, Sychem is where your technical skills evolve into compliance-critical expertise