27 Scientific jobs in Kettering

Are you looking to make a tangible difference in the world around you? Are you passionate about supporting our incredible national health service and ensuring the safety of vulnerable patients? If so, a career with STERIS Instrument Management Services could be the perfect fit for you.Working PatternFull-time, 40 hrs per week on Monday-Friday at 8:00-16:30.What's involvedThe Repair Technician at STERIS IMS plays a critical role in maintaining and repairing surgical instruments, ensuring their functionality and safety. This involves a range of hands-on tasks, from intricate repairs to equipment maintenance, demanding both technical aptitude and physical capability. This is a hands-on role that involves a variety of physical activity, including standing, walking, and sitting, as needed to complete tasks. It also requires the ability to lift and manipulate heavier tools and machinery, including presses.

• Repairing various medical devices to meet quality standards.
• Participating in training sessions and recording notes to stay updated with techniques and technologies.
• Caring for and maintaining assigned equipment, ensuring cleanliness and proper storage.
• Maintaining a clean and organised work environment.
• Operating specialised equipment like presses, soldering irons, and laser machines with precision.
• Managing devices throughout the repair process, ensuring proper handling and tracking.
• Prioritising tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Communicating professionally with team members and leadership.
• Liaising with the stockroom for necessary parts.
• Maintaining punctuality and reporting absences promptly.
• Handling small objects with precision and dexterity.
• Demonstrating strength and precision with tools and equipment, including heavier machinery.
What's in it for you
• Join a dynamic and friendly team.
• Convenient location with access to public transport and situated in an industrial estate.
• Experience a sense of satisfaction from your work.
• Opportunities for learning and training.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Clear career progression.
  
  Ability to handle small objects with precision and use tweezers.
• Physical dexterity and mechanical skills.
• Strength and precision in handling tools and equipment.
Preferred Experience
• Excellent hearing for detecting subtle machinery or operational issues.
• Familiarity with machinery operation.
• Proficiency in using a soldering station.
• Attention to detail and computer proficiency.
• Experience working with pliers.
• Strong organisational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Patience and a willingness to learn., Attention to detail
• Patience
• Problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn
• Team player
• Sense of responsibility
• Adaptability
  
  At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCEAt STERIS Instrument Management Services (IMS), we are recognised experts in surgical instrument sterilisation. We provide both on-site and off-site reprocessing services, along with reliable instrument maintenance solutions. Our diverse and talented teams leverage cutting-edge technology to ensure the highest quality of infection prevention for our customers.