We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
At BD, we work to sustain world-class sterilisation processes that deliver the highest degrees of safety and efficiency. Our expert team is focused on flawless execution, persistent progress, and inventive solutions that support the evolution of health worldwide.
About the role
As a Steriliser Technician, you will fulfill a meaningful role in maintaining and optimizing our sterilisation equipment and processes. You will work within a collaborative and ambitious team to ensure flawless operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that keep our manufacturing environment operating efficiently.
About you
We require a technician with a solid history of maintaining and resolving issues with complex equipment. Applicants must possess an NVQ Level 3 / ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical credential. Experience in maintenance, engineering technician, or manufacturing support roles is vital, alongside strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. Understanding of process control systems, relay logic, ladder logic, and/or PLCs is essential. Furthermore, the capacity to operate independently and make sound technical decisions while working night shifts is necessary.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting and upkeeping sterilisation equipment and related machinery.
- Identifying and fixing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues.
- Carrying out fault-finding activities to minimise downtime.
- Supporting equipment reliability, process efficiency, and product quality.
- Helping to implement new equipment and continuous development projects.
- Working collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Validation teams.
- Finding opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and operational performance.
- Acting as a key technical problem solver during night-shift operations.
- Upholding rigorous standards of safety, adherence, and housekeeping.
Working hours will be 23.00 - 11.00 Monday to Friday
£35,000 - £38,000 base salary + 37% Night Shift Premium
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Primary Work Location
GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate
Work Shift
GB-Con-PLY Green 23-11-Shift B type (United Kingdom)
Salary Range Information
£25,000.00 - £38,125.00 GBP Annual
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under 'Our Commitment to You.'
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
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