Junior Biomedical Engineer

Location: London

Role Duration: Permanent

Salary: £30k-£32k

As a Junior Biomedical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing daily on-site medical device repairs, preventative maintenance, and asset management, all in line with contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at a specified hospital location. Your role will involve building long-term relationships with customers, subcontractors, and staff to ensure excellent customer service and responsive operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring biomedical engineer to apply their skills in a clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on a range of medical equipment, adhering to manufacturer guidelines.
• Support the Site Manager and team in achieving contractual KPIs by ensuring high-quality, timely service delivery.
• Conduct repairs on medical equipment, troubleshooting and resolving issues in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety protocols.
• Complete all necessary administrative tasks related to repairs and preventative maintenance in accordance with internal procedures and biomedical engineering best practices.
• Provide ongoing customer support to minimize disruption to hospital operations, ensuring equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Ensure that all service documentation, including PMs and repairs, is completed accurately and in line with company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain safe working practices in line with biomedical engineering safety standards within the hospital environment.
• Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels to support maintenance and repair operations.
• Schedule and complete customer workload within your assigned area, working efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Keep tools, test equipment, and biomedical devices in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with OEM service staff and management, maintaining communication to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications:

Essential: Certified OEM training.

Desirable: Degree or qualification in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Technologies, or a related field (preferably at Bachelor’s level). Equivalent experience will also be considered.

Skills:

Essential:

• Strong customer relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, for documentation and reporting.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics.
• In-depth knowledge of biomedical engineering principles, particularly in the maintenance, repair, and calibration of medical devices.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory and safety standards in medical device servicing.

Experience:

Essential:

• 1-3 years of experience in a UK-based role focused on medical equipment or biomedical engineering.
• Familiarity with national and local regulatory standards governing biomedical equipment.
• Experience working in clinical settings, interacting with hospital staff and patients, with a clear understanding of patient safety protocols.
• Hands-on experience with a broad range of biomedical devices across various medical specialties.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles as they apply to medical equipment.

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of customer service, quality assurance, and health and safety in line with biomedical engineering best practices.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures, with the ability to raise concerns when necessary.
• Must have 1+ years UK experience on biomedical engineering devices.
• DBS Enhanced Disclosure required for all applicants. Employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report.