Field Service Engineer - Medical

Atlas Copco; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco BeaconMedaes is seeking a Field Service Engineer to deliver on-site maintenance and service for medical and life-science equipment across the Midlands. You will join a regional service team providing 24/7 emergency cover on a rota and carry out planned preventive maintenance at hospital sites.

You’ll plan visits with the service office and customers, work autonomously, and identify extra works such as manifold installations.

Qualifications

• Time served/apprentice in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with City & Guilds Part 1 & 2.
• Sound knowledge of compressors / vacuum pumps.
• Self-driven with a clear focus on high quality.
• Competent, confident, reliable and empathetic communicator.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with the service office and customer to plan daily and weekly visit schedules.
• Working unsupervised, using own initiative to carry out laid down tasks.
• Identification of additional works such as manifold and plant installations, completing short form tenders (quotations).
• Control of stock and administration, timesheets, parts order forms, quotations, expenses etc.
• Commissioning of new systems as required.
• Be aware of, and apply, Health and Safety regulations during daily tasks
• Maintaining test instruments, to ensure they remain in good condition

Skills

Compressors & vacuum pumps

Self-motivated

Empathetic communicator

Full UK driving licence

Education

Time served apprentice in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with City & Guilds parts 1 & 2

Job description

Your mission as aField Service Engineer is to provide expert services for our technology solutions, delivering unmatched customer satisfaction and upholding the highest standards of safety. You are committed to ensuring the performance and longevity of your customers technology through your expertise. Your work is important for supporting the operational success and technological advancement of industries relying on these technologies.

You will

• Be working as part of a regional service team, providing 24/7 emergency cover as part of a rota.
• Completing scheduled Planned Preventive Maintenance in a specified time at hospital sites.

What your day will look like:

• Liaising with the service office and customer to plan daily and weekly visit schedules
• Working unsupervised, using own initiative to carry out laid down tasks.
• Identification of additional works such as manifold and plant installations, completing short form tenders (quotations)
• Control of stock and administration, timesheets, parts order forms, quotations, expenses etc.
• Commissioning of new systems as required.
• Be aware of, and apply, Health and Safety regulations during daily tasks
• Maintaining test instruments, to ensure they remain in good condition

Your skills and experience

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Time servedapprentice in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with City & Guilds qualification, minimum parts 1 & 2
• A sound knowledge of compressors / vacuum pumps
• Be self driven with a clear focus on high quality.
• Competent and confident,reliable and an empathetic communicator
• A full UK driving licence

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This is a field based position covering a designated region across the Midlands.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. As a Field Service Engineer, you work close to our customers and see firsthand how our technology performs in real conditions. You build your expertise by solving problems on-site, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and learning from every service task. We focus on long-term development and support you as you explore new ways to improve how we keep our customers’ equipment running. Innovation guides how we think and act - we test, learn, and apply new insights to make our service work even better. You make a meaningful impact by taking ownership of your work and using your ideas to help our customers operate with confidence, supported by leaders who trust and empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

BeaconMedaes is a trusted global partner in safe, compliant, and innovative technologies for critical gas, liquid and vacuum supply and distribution. The brand supports hospitals, laboratories, research and veterinary facilities with reliable solutions, uninterrupted supply, and expert service. Through 24/7 support, proactive maintenance, and hands-on training, BeaconMedaes helps customers minimize risk and advance scientific and medical progress. Since 2006, BeaconMedaes has been part of the Atlas Copco Group as its global competence center for medical and life science solutions.