Synergy Health (UK) Limited
Sterile Services Technician I
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Sterile Services Technician I
STERILE SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Entry-Level Opportunity
How You Will Make a Difference
About Us
At STERIS Instrument Processing, we are widely recognised as experts in surgical instrument sterilisation. We provide both onsite and offsite re-processing, combined with dependable instrument maintenance solutions. Our talent-driven teams employ cutting-edge technology to deliver the highest standards of infection prevention to our customers.
We are now recruiting for a Sterile Services Technician vacancy – an ideal entry-level position that offers world-class training, helping you build a defined career pathway in an impactful industry.
About You
Do you care about making a difference every day? Are you passionate about supporting the incredible UK National Health Service (NHS) and ensuring vulnerable patients are kept safe? If so, a career with STERIS Instrument Processing could be your perfect fit.
Working Pattern
- 12-week full-time training (Monday–Friday, 8:00–16:00)
- Permanent full-time contract (06:00–14:00, Monday–Sunday), including weekends (5 days per week)
What’s Involved
Your role will ensure the sterile processing of medical consumables and instruments to the strictest quality standards while operating specialised machinery. Key responsibilities include:
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- Preparing sterile supplies (dressings, linen, instruments, and equipment) through decontamination, inspection, assembly, and packing under predefined standards.
- Thoroughly checking, washing, laying up, and packing surgical instrument sets to meet contract requirements and quality benchmarks.
- Safely operating and monitoring equipment such as washers/disinfectors, ultrasonic processors, and sterilizers.
- Recording and logging repairs, missing instruments, or equipment issues using the SynergyTrak tracking system.
- Ensuring repaired or returned instruments are reclassified, stocked, or delivered to the appropriate set, department, or trust-designated person.
What’s in It for You
- Salary: £25,272 per annum, plus 5% performance bonus and generous shift allowances for overtime/unsociable hour pay (higher still if working in London).
- Full structured and comprehensive training, tailored to your role.
- Diverse and people-centric cultural environment focused on empowerment and teamwork.
- 25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays, pro rated according to hours.
Open to all backgrounds – We welcome applicants with or without previous healthcare experience. STERIS is a longstanding equal opportunities employer and proud to value diversity.
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Required Experience & Skills
Experience
- Educated to a good general standard with strong verbal and numerical ability.
Key Skills
- Basic end-user IT proficiency for operating tracking and traceability (SynergyTrak) systems.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands.
- Strong teamwork, accountability, and working under pressure.
- Attention to detail to meet rigorous hygiene and operational standards.
- Integrity and a commitment to patient safety.
Equal Opportunities
STERIS builds a diverse workforce, embracing all regardless of protected characteristics (including age, disability, gender reassignment, religion/belief, race, sexual orientation, etc.).
For further details, visit STERIS IMS UK.
Join Us – Help Create a Healthier World
We envision a future where our innovative healthcare solutions reduce infections, protect patients, and support global healthcare systems. For more information, visit steris.com – STAND WITH US ASONE OF THE BEST.
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