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