Junior Biomedical Field Service Engineer in Southend-on-Sea

Junior Biomedical Field Service Engineer

Bristol & Surrounding Area | Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours | Car Allowance

An exciting opportunity for a hands‑on Biomedical Field Service Engineer to join a growing UK healthcare engineering team, delivering essential medical equipment support that directly impacts patient care across hospital sites in the Bristol region.

Essential Experience

• 6 months to 1 year’s UK experience of lower‑level patient monitoring equipment
• Prior UK based Biomedical Engineering experience is essential
• Proven experience servicing, repairing and maintaining patient monitoring or similar medical equipment in a clinical environment
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and corrective repair work in line with OEM/manufacturer guidelines
• NC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent entry in HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Healthcare Technology Course
• Experience working within UK healthcare settings (NHS or private hospitals)
• Familiarity with medical device compliance, safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Confident working independently across multiple hospital sites with strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience maintaining accurate service documentation and using asset management systems
• Full UK driving licence (essential for field‑based travel)

Purpose of the Role

Provision of daily on‑site medical devices repairs, preventative maintenance and asset management to contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within specified healthcare locations. Work within a team of engineers. Build long‑term relationships with customers, subcontractors and staff to ensure responsiveness and superior customer service.

Task list

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on medical equipment as per manufacturer’s guidelines
• Complete repairs as required on medical equipment as per manufacturer’s guidelines
• Complete associated administrative work needed to close repairs and preventative maintenance as outlined in company procedures
• Travel to various sites as required to perform corrective and preventive maintenanceMaintain safe working practices within the hospital environment
• Exceed contract KPIs to ensure customer satisfaction
• Maintain spare part stock wherever necessary
• Directly support the Team as needed
• Schedule and complete workload for assigned customers within area
• Maintain service documentation in line with business requirements
• Responsible for escalating and defining necessary resources to maintain equipment
• Responsible for delivering customer satisfaction
• Liaise with 3rd party suppliers for spare part and contract quotations
• Ensure data integrity within the management systems
• Meet with OEM service staff and management when required
• Maintain tools and test equipment in line with Standards
• Attend customer meetings when required
• Review ways to improve productivity and reduce operating expenditure
• Be flexible in approach and prepared to occasionally work out‑of‑hours to meet customer needs

Capability Profile

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• NC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent entry in HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Healthcare Technology Course

Essential Skills

• Confidence in working on various pieces of medical equipment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication
• Hold a clean UK driving licence

Essential Experience (duplicate)

• 6 months to 1 year’s UK experience of lower‑level patient monitoring equipment
• Familiarity with appropriate national and local regulatory standards
• Worked in clinical environment and involving patient communication

Essential Languages

• English

Mobility Requirements

• Role Location – Field based – Bristol and surrounding areas
• UK Travel – Yes (between sites) and occasional – meetings/training
• International Travel – Possible – Training Courses

Benefits & Perks

• Private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme & salary sacrifice options
• Electric car and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Flexible, supportive work environment