At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair medical equipment while supporting experienced engineers.
- Company: Fast-growing company focused on medical and care equipment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company van, healthcare support, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Clear progression path to Level 2 Field Service Engineer with ongoing training.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Recent apprentices or junior engineers from any technical trade welcome.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Cambridgeshire & surrounding areas (candidates ideally based in Herts, North East Essex or Cambridgeshire)
Travel: Regional role with UK-wide travel and occasional overnight stays
Salary: £28,350 full benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified apprentice from any technical trade (electrical, mechanical, automotive, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) to step into a field-based engineering role, working on medical and care equipment including:
- Profiling beds
- Air pressure mattresses (APMs)
- Assisted baths
- Hoists
- Scales and plinths
As a Level 1 Field Service Engineer, you'll focus on planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), installations, and basic repairs, supporting more experienced engineers with complex diagnostics. This gives you the chance to build real-world experience while developing your technical skills in a structured, supportive environment. This is a fully field-based role, travelling across your region and occasionally across the UK.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out planned servicing, inspection, and basic repairs on care and medical equipment
- Installing and assembling profiling beds and air pressure mattresses
- Supporting Level 2 engineers on larger or more technical jobs
- Collecting and delivering equipment where required
- Completing digital service reports via mobile device
- Ensuring high standards of health & safety and customer interaction
- Maintaining tools, van stock, and equipment
What We're Looking For
- Recently qualified apprentice or junior engineers in any technical trade (e.g. electrical, mechanical, automotive, maintenance, plumbing, HVAC)
- Hands-on, practical mindset with a willingness to learn
- Good communication skills and a professional approach on customer sites
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel and stay away occasionally
Progression
- Clear pathway into Level 2 Field Service Engineer
- Opportunity to progress into fault finding, diagnostics, and repair work
- Ongoing training and support from experienced engineers
Salary & Benefits
- Basic salary: £28,350
- Company van provided
- Paid door-to-door (40 hours per week)
- Bonus scheme (after successful probation)
- Overtime available
- 23 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- All accommodation and expenses covered for overnight stays
- Healthcare & wellbeing support (GP and mental health access)
- Team rewards, lunches, and incentives
- Quarterly team meetings and annual reviews
Why Apply?
- Ideal first step into field service engineering from any technical background
- Gain experience on specialist medical and care equipment
- Strong work-life balance (no on-call, no complex repairs at Level 1)
- Join a fast-growing, supportive team with clear progression
Junior Service Engineer - Medical in Cambridge employer: CBSbutler Holdings Limited
Join a dynamic and supportive team as a Junior Service Engineer in Cambridgeshire, where you'll gain invaluable experience working with essential medical equipment. Our company prioritises employee growth with clear pathways for progression, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare support and generous holiday allowances. Enjoy a strong work-life balance in a role that offers both regional travel and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
Contact Details:
CBSbutler Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
