Commissioning Engineer

Bender UK Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical safety company in Colchester is seeking a qualified electrician for servicing medical IT systems in healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will possess an 18th Edition qualification and ECS / JIB gold card. Responsibilities include commissioning equipment, delivering customer service, and performing technical training. This full-time role offers a competitive salary alongside additional pay for overtime, pension contributions, and various other benefits including a company van and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van

25 days + 8 bank holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Private medical cover

High-street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Social opportunities with colleagues

Qualifications

• Electrician 18th Edition is mandatory.
• Clean driving licence is required.
• ECS / JIB gold card certification is necessary.
• SSSTS Card is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Commission and service medical IT systems and equipment.
• Participate in call-out rota and respond promptly.
• Log all cases and call-outs when working out of hours.
• Deliver excellent customer service on-site.
• Complete job-specific risk assessments and method statements.
• Support the Industrial Team with technical tasks.
• Provide remote service monitoring and data analysis.
• Deliver training to customers on Bender-supplied equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Electrical safety

Technical servicing

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Electrician 18th Edition

Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) / JIB gold card

SSSTS Card

Job description

Who We Are

Bender is recognised for its commitment to innovation and safety in electrical systems, serving healthcare and industrial sectors where electrical safety and continuous operation are critical. For over 75 years, Bender has been at the forefront of electrical safety innovations, earning a strong reputation for high‑quality products and solutions, as well as expertise in compliance with international electrical safety standards.

Main Purpose

Mainly working in the Healthcare sector across leading NHS Trusts and private medical hospitals this role is responsible for commissioning, servicing and rapid‑response call‑out of Bender Medical IT systems (IPS), Theatre Control Panels, Operating Lights, Medical Tables, Turnkey Theatre Packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and service medical IT systems, surgeons' control panels, theatre operating lights, medical tables, and pendants.
• Service third‑party equipment as above. Participate in the call‑out rota and respond within agreed requirements and timescales.
• Log all cases and call‑outs when working out of hours.
• Represent Bender UK professionally by delivering excellent customer service on‑site with end customers, contractors, and hospital staff.
• Complete job‑specific risk assessments and method statements.
• Support the Industrial Team with on‑site technical commissioning and servicing as required.
• Provide remote service monitoring and data analysis.
• Deliver on‑site training to customers on Bender‑supplied equipment.
• Attend site meetings as required.
• Upload programmes upon project completion.
• Work closely with all departments within Bender UK, promoting cross‑functional collaboration and a "one team" approach.

Key Attributes & Qualifications

• Dedication: Committed to meeting customer needs and delivering exceptional service.
• Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in all aspects of work.
• Trust: Ability to build and maintain long‑term customer relationships.
• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Electrician 18th Edition
• Clean driving licence
• Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) / JIB gold card
• SSSTS Card would be preferable

In addition to a competitive salary Bender UK offers the following benefits :

• Salary : £42,000 (based on 37.5 hours per week including an average of 20 hours out‑of‑hours work per month)
• Additional Pay : Up to £20,000 (for overtime and / or out‑of‑hours work beyond what is covered in the salary)
• Bonus : Eligible to participate in the annual company bonus scheme
• Car Entitlement : A company van will be provided
• Holiday Entitlement : 25 days + 8 bank holidays with a buy / sell leave scheme in place at the start of each holiday year
• Pension : 6% employer contribution
• Benefits : Access to various high‑street discounts
• Wellbeing : Single private medical cover and access to an employee assistance programme
• Social : Regular opportunities to meet and interact with colleagues on a social basis

Development Opportunities : We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence

Remote Working : You will be based from home for this role with a requirement to travel to customer sites within your region

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the growing team at Bender UK, while working for a thriving, global, family‑owned company which is an expert in electrical safety. It is a long‑term permanent position with excellent career prospects.

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