Decontamination Technician
About this role
Decontamination Technician – Sterile Services
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone, Kent
Hours: Permanent, Part-Time – 32 hours per week (Rotational shifts, Monday to Saturday)
Salary: £21,149.44 per annum (Pro-rata based on a full-time salary of £26,436.80 per annum)
Are you detail-obsessed, process-driven, and ready to play a vital, hands-on role behind the scenes in surgery and patient care? We are currently recruiting a motivated and methodical Decontamination Technician to join the expert Theatres team at KIMS Hospital, Kent’s largest independent hospital.
As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk right alongside you through every step of the application process—helping you polish your CV, preparing you for success, and ensuring a smooth, stress-free transition into your new role.
What You Will Do
Check in used surgical instruments and equipment after procedures, prepping and processing them for safe decontamination.
Accurately assemble complex surgical instrument trays to the highest standard.
Use digital tracking systems to log, trace, and manage equipment every step of the way.
Ensure all tasks are carried out with precision, efficiency, and strict adherence to safety and hygiene protocols.
What's in It for You
Competitive pro-rata salary of £21,149.44 per annum (£26,436.80 FTE).
Generous holiday allowance of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus extra time off for your birthday.
Free secure staff parking, pension scheme, life assurance, and private health insurance.
Employee perks including up to 40% off selected KIMS services, free eye tests, annual flu vaccinations, and a collaborative "One Team" culture supporting your career growth.
What We Are Looking For
A good standard of general education with strong literacy, numeracy, and confident IT skills.
A logical, process-led approach with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to follow strict procedures.
A collaborative team player with excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities (previous experience in a CSSD or acute hospital setting is a bonus!).
Valid evidence of the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check.