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About Sonic Healthcare
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.
Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner.
Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.
About The Role
Job Title: Group Engineer
Department: Laboratory Services
Location: London - Various London Sites
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. Sonic Healthcare UK encompasses the two main entities in the UK, The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL). HSL is a partnership between The Doctors Laboratory (TDL), Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH). HSL was formed to provide pathology services to the NHS Trusts and has expanded further to provide services to other NHS Trusts. Over 3,500 staff work at Sonic Healthcare UK, primarily under the TDL or HSL banner. Our purpose is to deliver medically-led diagnostics, innovation, value and long-term investment to healthcare. With our core laboratory based at The Halo Building in London WC1H 9AX, we also have an expanding site in Manchester as well as smaller hospital-based laboratories across the country. We maintain rigorously high standards of quality, whilst also delivering efficiencies to healthcare through careful workforce planning, pioneering technology and significant investment in infrastructure and IT.
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About the role:
If you love solving technical challenges and keeping advanced laboratory analysers performing at its best, this is the role for you! A unique opportunity has arisen to join a growing team, working hands-on with state of the art analytical and medical equipment. You’ll play a key role in keeping Core Laboratory facilities running smoothly, ensuring equipment uptime, maintaining patient safety, supporting improved patient outcomes. The role is primarily 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 with 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
If you are a qualified engineer ready to tackle complex challenges and take ownerships of advanced laboratory technology – apply now! Please see the job description for more information regarding this role.
At TDL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities – supporting professional development
Annual salary review – No banding restrictions: As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.
Discounted gym membership – we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
Cash healthcare plan – cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
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Sick Pay Entitlement – 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
Life Assurance – providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff wellbeing
Season Ticket Loan Scheme – interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
Perkbox – Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
Company Pension Scheme – company and staff contributions which increase with service
Competitive annual leave allowance - 28 days
Flexible working hours – we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.
PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA.
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At HSL/TDL we offer a variety of excellent staff benefits including:
Training and development opportunities – supporting professional development
Annual salary review - No banding restrictions: As we are a private company we are not restricted by salary bandings and so are able to negotiate appropriate salaries based on experience. This also means that annual salary reviews do not hit a band ceiling.
Discounted gym membership – we have a corporate gym membership scheme with Better Gyms
Cash healthcare plan – cash back on a variety of healthcare costs including dentist and opticians
Sick Pay Entitlement – 5 paid days in the first year of employment, 20 days thereafter
Permanent Health Insurance and Death in Service Cover
Life Assurance – providing salary continuation for long term illness (six months qualifying period)
Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff wellbeing
Season Ticket Loan Scheme – interest free loan for the cost of annual travel ticket
Perkbox – Access to additional staff perks and benefits such as high street discounts
Company Pension Scheme – company and staff contributions which increase with service
Competitive annual leave allowance – 23/28 days
Flexible working hours – we support and offer flexibility around shift patterns and working schedule
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
We respect and value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from diverse communities.
PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY AT ANY TIME EVEN IF A CLOSING DATE IS SHOWN HERE OR IN ANY OTHER MEDIA.
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