Company Description Sychem is a trusted leader in disinfection, sterilisation, and decontamination solutions, backed by over 40 years of industry experience. The company delivers tailored, end-to-end offerings for healthcare and controlled environments, from equipment supply to planned preventative maintenance, refurbishment, and 24/7 emergency support. In partnership with Steelco, Sychem provides advanced autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, microbiological safety cabinets, and proprietary airflow and safety solutions. Sychem also supports infection control through essential consumables and Sychem Direct, an online shop offering high-quality products with fast, reliable delivery. Combining deep expertise with continuous innovation, Sychem helps organizations worldwide achieve safety, hygiene, and operational excellence.
Role Description The Autoclave and Washer Engineer is a full-time remote role responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, and repair of autoclaves and washer-disinfectors used in healthcare and controlled environments. Day-to-day tasks include performing routine and planned preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, replacing parts, and ensuring all equipment operates safely and in compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The engineer will provide technical support to clients, document service activities, complete maintenance reports, and collaborate with the wider service team to coordinate visits and follow-up actions. The role also involves advising customers on best practices for equipment use, supporting training on proper operation, and contributing to continuous improvement of service processes and technical documentation.
Qualifications
- Strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills related to installation, maintenance, and repair of autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, or similar process equipment.
- Experience with sterilisation, disinfection, and decontamination technologies, including understanding of relevant safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in fault-finding, diagnostics, and use of tools and test equipment for performance verification and safety checks.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance documentation, with accurate record-keeping skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage multiple service tasks.
- Relevant technical qualification such as an apprenticeship, vocational certificate, or degree in mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Previous field service or site-based engineering experience in healthcare, laboratory, or controlled environments is highly beneficial.
- Comfort with digital tools for remote support, reporting, and scheduling; valid driver’s license may be required for on-site visits.
