ABOUT US

Avensys is the UK’s largest independent bio-medical engineering company. We are medical device experts and we’re proud to play our part assisting healthcare providers across the UK and abroad. Our offering is simple, we can take care of all of your medical device needs including supply, maintenance, resale/disposal and training – leaving our customers to focus on providing excellent patient care.

Independence means that we are not aligned with any particular manufacturers, and consequently, we only ever seek to provide the best service for our customers. We make sure that devices are kept in service and that any device procured through Avensys is the one that best suits our customers requirements – not the one that works best for us.

When dealing with medical devices, mistakes can cost lives, which is why our culture puts staff training at the forefront of what we do. We believe providing first-class training to our employees empowers them to provide the premium, reliable service that we strive for and is the best way to guarantee patient safety. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality service in the industry.

As an ISO9001, ISO13485 and ISO14001 accredited company, you can rest assured that our processes, environmental credentials and systems infrastructure are of the highest standard and that you will receive industry-leading services, excellent communication and total regulatory compliance.

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 experienced Service Engineers within the Decontamination Field.

• 1 covering Bristol
• 1 covering South East/South West

THE ROLE

The role is responsible for the maintenance, validation, fault diagnosis and repair of decontamination equipment including washer disinfectors, porous load sterilizers, endoscope reprocessors and associated plant across NHS and private healthcare facilities. Supporting compliance with HTM 01-01, HTM 01-06 guidance and ensure equipment remains safe, operational and available for patient services. This is a field-based role requiring travel to customer sites throughout the region.

KEY RESPSONSIBILTIES

• Carry out validation, verification and requalification activities in accordance with HTM 01-01 and HTM 01-06.
• Undertake testing and performance qualification of washer disinfectors, sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs) and ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults relating to autoclaves, washer disinfectors, AER's, steam generation.
• Undertake scheduled PPM Maintenance, Servicing, Validation and Modification
• Ensuring best practise in the maintenance, control and observance of engineering process and procedures for Servicing and Repair
• Undertake Emergency Repair and Rectification Partake in the Company on call rota system, as required by the business
• Carry out testing to HTM 01 to ensure equipment meets recognized performance standards for production of clean instruments used in patient treatment
• Provide user and Approved Person with detailed test results for evidence of compliant equipment to QA standards of that department
• Carry out user training in the operation of equipment to ensure that staff are competent
• Ensure continuity of service, i.e. availability of equipment in order that patient activity can be maintained
• Ensure that a personal CPD log is maintained to evidence training and competencies
• Provide accurate and up to date records in accordance with HTM 01 to ensure that QA nonconformities are minimized
• Participate in training and education of machine operatives
• Test viability of sterilization and disinfection procedures for new surgical equipment to ensure safe use
• Ensuring that MHRA Device Alerts are read and Serious Equipment Failure signals are actioned where necessary

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience servicing and maintaining decontamination equipment is essential.
• A National Certificate or National Diploma in engineering or technology accredited, registered electrical/fitting/plumbing apprenticeship
• Strong understanding of HTM 01-01, HTM 01-06 and decontamination best practice.
  
• Experience maintaining and validating decontamination equipment including washer disinfectors, sterilizers/autoclaves, endoscope reprocessors and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Ability to fault find & problem solve
• Ability to interpret complex information and range of options
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Excellent organisational & time management & administration skills
• Able to communicate with internal staff and key contacts at contracts 
• Attention to detail Initiative and drive to work independently 
• Specialist training to accredited standard for competent person status experience in maintenance works

THE TERMS

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday - 1 hour unpaid lunch break

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to a maximum of 28 days)

Salary: £42,000.00 to £50,000 (dependant on experience)

Benefits: Pension scheme, laptop, enhanced family friendly benefits, private medical insurance after 1 year of service, sick pay scheme.

You will be required to proof of right to work in the UK.

If you think you could be the right person to join our friendly team, we would love to hear from you.

A Note from Us Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to offer individual feedback. However, if your application is successful, you’ll be contacted within seven working days.