Steriliser Technician

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 Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

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.

As a Steriliser Technician, you will fulfil a meaningful role in maintaining and optimising 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.

• 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.

Primary Work Location G  Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate Additional Locations Work Shift GB-Con-PLY Green 23-11-Shift B type (United Kingdom) Working hours will be 23.00 - 11.00 Monday to Friday £35,000 - £38,000 base salary + 37% Night Shift Premium.

• 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.

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.

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