Junior Medical Engineering Technician - York

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Junior Medical Engineering Technician in York. In this permanent, full-time role, you will support maintenance and repair of medical devices, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days of holiday

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills required.
• GCSE qualifications must be C or above in Maths and English.
• Driving license restrictions detailed for new drivers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, calibration, and repair of medical devices.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on equipment.
• Manage medical device records and documentation.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Hand-eye coordination

Dexterity

Education

GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above

Driving license (for Car B and C1)

ECDL user qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 37.5 hours per week

Base - York

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Junior Medical Engineering Technician to join our dynamic team, within the York Teaching Hospitals Facilities Management LLP.

In this role, you will assist in the maintenance, calibration, and repair of a diverse range of medical devices, ensuring compliance with MHRA guidelines and ISO9001/2015 standards. You will support the senior technicians and engineers in routine inspections, troubleshoot equipment issues, and document all activities accurately. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their skills in a supportive and professional environment.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include planning, organising, and delivering routine maintenance and repair tasks, performing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on non-complex medical equipment, and conducting fault diagnosis and technical intervention.

Where necessary, the post holder must attain required training standards for maintaining medical devices, adhere to procedures and policies, and utilise technical skills like hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and manual labour, including lifting equipment and using hand tools.

Managing medical device records by updating databases and providing occasional non-clinical advice is required. The role includes implementing and proposing changes to departmental practices, maintaining physical assets and equipment, and ensuring stock control and security.

Candidates should have strong technical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high standards of patient care and safety. Development and training opportunities are available for candidates with the appropriate levels good aptitude and role.

Applicants that do not have the knowledge and skills IAW the essential criteria may be offered trainee grade defined by the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6782241-MT-FM-A

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above
• The current driving license should not amass 12 points within any 3 year period. For new drivers they should not amass 6 points within the first 2 years of passing their test. Driving category for a Car B and medium sized vehicle is C1

Desirable

• ECDL user qualification or equivalent
• ISO9001 Quality Management Auditor

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• IT knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Skills and Attributes Essential

• Able to follow instruction and/or procedure that may be repetitive, but must achieve consistently high quality results
• Good in all forms of communication to all people providing a helpful and understanding approach.
• Capable of regular and often strenuous lifting and handling, pushing and pulling
• Willing to learn a wide range of new skills medical equipment.

Aptitude and Personal Qualities Essential

• Always display interpersonal and cultural awareness and sensitivity

Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above
• The current driving license should not amass 12 points within any 3 year period. For new drivers they should not amass 6 points within the first 2 years of passing their test. Driving category for a Car B and medium sized vehicle is C1

Desirable

• ECDL user qualification or equivalent
• ISO9001 Quality Management Auditor

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• IT knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Skills and Attributes Essential

• Able to follow instruction and/or procedure that may be repetitive, but must achieve consistently high quality results
• Good in all forms of communication to all people providing a helpful and understanding approach.
• Capable of regular and often strenuous lifting and handling, pushing and pulling
• Willing to learn a wide range of new skills medical equipment.

Aptitude and Personal Qualities Essential

• Always display interpersonal and cultural awareness and sensitivity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)