Field & Workshop Engineer – Ambulance Medical Equipment
Due to continued company growth, we are looking for a Field & Workshop Engineer to join our expanding team.
This is a hybrid position combining field-based engineering with workshop duties. Most of the role will involve travelling to ambulance stations, operational bases and other customer locations throughout the UK.
We specialize in testing, servicing and repairing medical equipment used by independent ambulance services, event medical providers and other healthcare organizations.
Previous experience with medical equipment is not required, as full specialist training will be provided. We will also fully fund and support the successful candidate in obtaining a Level 3 qualification in Medical Equipment Technologies.
Regular travel and overnight stays away from home are essential parts of this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Test, service, maintain and repair medical equipment used within ambulance and pre-hospital environments.
- Carry out engineering work at ambulance stations, operational bases and other locations.
- Prepare, inspect, test and repair equipment in our workshop.
- Perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostics.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and complete repairs in accordance with relevant procedures.
- Complete service reports, test records and other documentation using the company’s systems.
- Communicate professionally with customers and respond to technical enquiries.
- Work independently and alongside colleagues to ensure service visits and projects are completed successfully.
- Represent the company professionally while working at customer locations.
Person Specification
- Must currently live in the UK, preferably in Slough or the surrounding area.
- Mechanical engineering, servicing or fault-finding experience is preferred but not essential.
- Electrical fault-finding experience would be advantageous.
- Previous medical equipment experience is not required, as full training will be provided.
- Practical, hands-on and confident using tools.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented.
- Able to understand and follow technical procedures and established working practices.
- Professional, approachable and presentable.
- Able to work independently and manage responsibilities while travelling.
- Flexible and willing to travel extensively throughout the UK.
- Comfortable with regular overnight stays away from home, normally Monday to Thursday when required.
- Physically fit and able to carry out occasional heavy lifting.
- Full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
- Must be at least 21 years old due to company vehicle insurance requirements.
Benefits
- Starting salary of £33,000 per year.
- Salary increase following successful completion of all required training, achievement of the relevant qualifications and confirmation that the employee is competent to work independently.
- Further salary progression based on experience, performance and promotion within the company.
- 20 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service to a maximum of 25 days, plus bank holidays.
- Workplace pension contribution.
- Performance-based bonus scheme.
- Fully funded Level 3 qualification in Medical Equipment Technologies.
- Full specialist training and ongoing professional development.
- Company vehicle provided following successful completion of training.
- Company uniform provided.
- Free on-site parking.
Additional Information
This position is ideal for someone with a practical engineering background who is looking for a varied, hands-on career within the ambulance and medical equipment industry.
The successful candidate will divide their time between our workshop in Slough and customer locations throughout the UK. Applicants must be comfortable travelling regularly, staying away from home and working within active ambulance and healthcare environments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
Licence/Certification:
- UK Full Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- Slough, Berkshire (preferred)
Work Location: In person
