At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair medical washer disinfectors in healthcare settings.
- Company: Established engineering business in the healthcare sector.
- Benefits: Up to £38,500 salary, company car, 25 days holiday, and overtime pay.
- Other info: Dynamic field-based role with potential for overtime and no on-call requirement.
- Why this job: Join a stable role with strong career progression and comprehensive training.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical discipline required.
The predicted salary is between 33525 - 40975 £ per year.
Salary: up to £38,500 with paid qualifications with City and Guilds
Hours: 45 hours per week, 9.5 hour days with 30 minute unpaid lunch
Location: Ashford/Dover/Maidstone/Tunbridge Wells/Dartford/Seven Oaks (15-20 mile radius)
Overtime: Paid, enhanced weekend rates
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
Vehicle: Company car, Skoda Superb Estate or Transit Connect van
A well established specialist engineering business operating within the healthcare sector is recruiting a Field Service Engineer. The company installs, services, calibrates and validates medical washer disinfectors within hospitals and clinical environments. Engineers are trained to work on Class 1 medical devices and supported with structured internal and external training programmes. These are long term career roles with full technical training provided. Due to site locations, occasional overnight stays will be required.
The Role
You will be responsible for the service, repair, calibration and validation of medical washer disinfectors and drying and storage systems within healthcare settings. Key responsibilities include:
- Service, repair and modification of medical reprocessing equipment
- Calibration, validation and periodic testing
- Electrical fault finding and mechanical maintenance
- Creation of on site validation and laboratory reports
- Implementation of company quality procedures
- Ownership of site based technical issues
- Training and support for end users
- Coaching and first line support for new engineers
- Servicing of selected third party products within the portfolio
This is a field based, customer facing engineering role requiring professionalism, accuracy and strong documentation discipline.
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical discipline, ideally both
- Time served apprenticeship highly desirable
- Strong electrical fault finding ability
- Mechanical aptitude, including small pumps and seals
- Logical problem solving skills
- Full UK driving licence
Engineers from outside the medical device industry are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and mentoring. Ex military engineers are particularly well suited to this environment.
Package
- Overtime paid at enhanced rates
- Saturday paid at time and a half
- Sunday paid at double time
- Overtime above 45 hours paid at enhanced rates
- Company vehicle provided
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- No on call requirement
This is a stable, technically interesting role within a highly regulated healthcare environment, offering structured development, strong overtime potential and long term career progression.
If you are interested in the role of Field Service Engineer and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing.
If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.
Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.
Field Service Engineer - Kent employer: Unicorn Resourcing
Join a well-established specialist engineering business in the healthcare sector as a Field Service Engineer, where you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through structured training and mentoring. With competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and the opportunity for overtime, this role offers a stable and rewarding career path while making a meaningful impact in clinical environments across Kent.
