Field Service Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of medical gas systems is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a customer-focused role in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will handle the maintenance and installation of medical gas equipment in NHS and private hospitals, playing a vital role in service delivery. A salary between GBP34,000 and GBP39,000 is offered, along with benefits including a vehicle, bonus scheme, and enhanced pension. Ideal for candidates with experience in electro-mechanical systems and a proactive health and safety approach.

Benefits

Car or van

On call allowance

Enhanced pension: 5% + 10%

Commission

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Training

OTE: GBP60,000

Qualifications

• Experience with compressors, generators, vacuum pumps, and similar equipment.
• Proactive approach to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, repair, PPM checks, tests and inspections of medical gas equipment.
• Report major issues affecting medical gas supply.
• Maintain van stocks as part of service duties.

Skills

Experience working with electro-mechanical systems

Competent Person (MGPS) status

Experience in NHS or hospital environment

Job description

The Role

Service Engineer for a leading supplier of medical gas equipment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to assist with medical gas planning, design, maintenance and installation service.

We will consider mechanically biased engineers with some electrical skills. Potentially you will be ex‑forces, maybe have some experience with compressors, generators, vacuum pumps etc.

The successful applicant will be involved in preventative and reactive maintenance, playing a key role in service delivery and improvements. This is a customer‑focused role, where the applicant will service and maintain a wide variety of medical gas plant and equipment within NHS and private hospitals across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in accordance with industry standards and hospital requirements.
• Performing service, repair, PPM checks, tests and inspections of medical gas equipment such as air compressors, vacuum pumps, alarm panels and hospital ward gas outlets.
• Reporting any major issues that may/will affect medical gas supply.
• Submitting job summary and maintenance reports.
• Maintaining van stocks.
• Being part of the out of hours on call rota team (1 day during the week and 1 weekend in 5).

The Company

The company is a leading supplier of medical gas systems, compressors and associated equipment.

Working with NHS Hospital Trusts and the private sector across the UK, designing, installing and maintaining a wide range of medical gas systems, the company offers services including installation, maintenance and consultancy.

Benefits

• Basic salary: GBP34,000 – GBP39,000
• Car or van
• On call allowance
• Enhanced pension: 5% + 10%
• Commission
• Bonus scheme
• Life assurance, private medical insurance
• Training
• OTE: GBP60,000

Key Skills & Qualities

• Experience working with electro‑mechanical systems.
• Competent Person (MGPS) status will be an advantage.
• Experience working in the NHS or hospital environment is a plus, with a proactive approach to health and safety.

If you are keen to join this exciting, forward‑thinking company and take the next step in your career, please click the apply now button to find out more.

Suitable candidates should apply immediately. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications.

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No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.