Group Engineer - Laboratory Services

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Contract /Hours: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)

Salary range: Depending on Experience

About us:
Sonic Healthcare is an internationally renowned healthcare provider with a demonstrable track record of medical services across the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Sonic is an ASX Top 50 company that has grown to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, specialising in pathology, radiology and primary care medical centres. We have operations in Australia, the USA, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand.

The Sonic Healthcare UK entity encompasses The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). With over 3,500 staff, we deliver medically‑led diagnostics, innovation, value and long‑term investment to healthcare.

About the role

If you love solving technical challenges and keeping advanced laboratory analysers performing at its best, this is the role for you!

You will play a key role in keeping Core Laboratory facilities running smoothly, ensuring equipment uptime, maintaining patient safety, and supporting improved patient outcomes. The role is based at the main site, with occasional support across multiple sites in North West London.

What you will be doing

• Maintain, service and repair advanced laboratory analysers, including dismantling and fault diagnosis
• Support new equipment installations and liaise with manufacturers for technical support
• Accurately log faults, manage documentation, and keep stakeholders informed
• Participate in on‑call support, emergency repairs and preventive maintenance programs
• Work closely with IT, analytics teams, and other colleagues to ensure minimal downtime across the automation laboratory

What we are looking for

• Qualified in Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or Medical Technologies
• Hands‑on experience with medical analytical or laboratory equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills
• Flexible and able to work unsociable hours when needed
• Organised, detail‑focused and confident in documenting work

Why this role is exciting

• Hands‑on work with cutting‑edge technology in a technically innovative and high‑impact environment
• Join a team that values your expertise and problem‑solving skills
• Ongoing professional development through manufacturer training and continuous learning opportunities
• Make a real difference to lab performance and patient care

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Annual salary review – no banding restrictions; salary negotiated based on experience
• Discounted gym membership with Better Gyms
• Cash healthcare plan – cash back on various healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
• Sick pay entitlement – 5 paid days in the first year, 20 days thereafter
• Permanent health insurance and death in service cover
• Life assurance – salary continuation for long‑term illness (six‑month qualifying period)
• Employee assistance programme – wellbeing support
• Season ticket loan scheme – interest free loan for annual travel ticket cost
• Perkbox – access to additional staff perks and discounts
• Company pension scheme – company and staff contributions increase with service
• Competitive annual leave allowance – 28 days
• Flexible working hours – support and flexibility around shift patterns and schedule

We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.

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