Junior Installation Engineer

Getinge; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Getinge is seeking a Junior Installation Engineer for a field-based role within a 1-hour radius of Derby. You will install and rebuild equipment, follow installation manuals, and responsibly manage on-site safety and documentation.

The position requires a full UK driving licence, willingness to travel 85% of the time, and competence with basic hand tools. You will report to project managers and support timely, accurate site records.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas.
• Competent use of manual tools – demonstrate practical experience with basic hand tools.
• Location within roughly a 1-hour drive of Derby HQ to support role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install and set out equipment using General Arrangement, P&ID, electrical drawings and parts lists.
• Carry out removal and reassembly of parts to meet access requirements with guidance.
• Connect site utilities (steam, compressed air, water, drain, electrical) safely using standard methods.
• Keep equipment safe, report faults or out-of-calibration issues, and submit expense claims on time.
• Work safely with power tools and hand tools; maintain clean, safe work areas.

Skills

UK driving license

Manual tools

Willingness to travel

Electrical understanding

Mechanical knowledge

Tools

CSCS or ECS card

Job description

With a passion for life Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life‑saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

With a passion for life Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life‑saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers. Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Junior Installation Engineer

Field Based role, candidates based within 1 hour radius of Derby

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Installation

• To be able to set out and rebuild all types of equipment using General Arrangement, PI&D, Electrical drawings and parts lists.
• To carry out any necessary removal of parts from the equipment and reassembly to meet access requirements with guidance from Installation manuals.
• To be competent in safe moving of equipment using pallet trucks, skates or lifting aids.
• Competent in the connection of site utilities Steam, compressed air, water, drain and electrical supply using industry standard methods and materials.
• To ensure the company equipment is being used and looked after correctly and that it is kept in a safe condition. To report all faulty equipment or equipment out of calibration
• To submit accurately completed expense claim forms, with supportive documentation, on time.
• To be able to work safely and competently with electrical and mechanical equipment, power and hand tools.

Health & Safety

• Always observing and complying with company and on-site Health & Safety requirements
• To always follow H&S policies and RAMS and report any changes required to RAMS and keep up to date with any H&S training in Getlearning
• To report any near misses and suggestions for improvement.

General

• To fill in worksheets and installation checklists accurately detailing hours worked and travelled, problems encountered on site and any outstanding works
• Dealing with customers, always demonstrating first class interpersonal skills in a courteous and professional manner
• Ensure that work vehicles are kept clean, tidy and maintained always.
• To report to the relevant Project managers keeping them up to date with site progress and any problems encountered on site
• To undertake any other duties as and when required.

Quality System Duties And Responsibilities

• To record all information required in line with QRC procedures.
• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance.
• Ensure that all QRC training is kept up to date in Getlearning

Essential Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas are essential.
• Competent use of manual tools – candidates should be able to demonstrate practical experience and confidence using basic hand tools.
• Location – ideally living within approximately a 1-hour drive of Derby HQ to support the operational requirements of the role.
• Willingness and ability to travel – the role routinely requires working away from home Monday–Friday, approximately 85% of the time, so candidates must be comfortable with this level of travel.
• Understanding of electrical systems – candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of simple electrical systems and basic electrical principles.
• Understanding of mechanical/piping knowledge – candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of simple mechanical systems and basic pipework/piping arrangements.

Beneficial

• Will need good mechanical and electrical knowledge with a recognised qualification
• IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Skills card CSCS or ECS card or equivalent
• Getinge product training will be given

Personal Qualities

• To able to deal with customers, always demonstrating first class interpersonal skills in a courteous and professional manner
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude towards working as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Problem solving, combining initiative with a practical and logical approach to all aspects of the job
• A positive attitude towards working as part of a team and on own initiative, and a willingness to travel and work away from home.

About Us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.