Field Service Engineer (M&E)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of Service Engineer is customer facing which involves visiting general public in their homes as well as NHS and care homes. The main remit will be to carry out repairs and servicing of all healthcare equipment (such as medical beds, lifting equipment) as well as installing, collecting or exchanging equipment as requested.

The role is very manual so good manual handling skills are essential (e.g. moving equipment, working in cramped or restricted positions). Driving is a major part of the role so good driving skills and attention for detail is required. The role can be emotional with mental stress as you are dealing with customers that are ill and family members that are under considerable strain. The environment and working conditions can vary as you will be going into people’s homes.

Due to the nature of this role all applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS (Debarring Disclosure Service formally CRB) check.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 08.30am to 17.00pm most have a flexible outlook on hours to be worked.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Technical skills within a health care environment e.g. hospital beds and medical products.
Mechanical and Electrical engineering skills
The ability to deal with and anticipate problems.
Flexibility in relation to hours and location of work.

ADDITIONAL INFO

A competitive rate will be paid to the successful applicant dependent on skills and experience. Plus on call and overtime.
A company van with tools, credit card and telephone will be provided.
Opportunity to opt in to auto-enrollment pension through Friends Provident with employer contribution after deferred period.
34 days annual holidays including bank holidays.
Company Sick pay after qualifying period
Profit related bonus after qualifying period