Medical Devices Technician – Field & Workshop Maintenance

St John Ambulance; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Cycle to work

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Health and Wellbeing portal

Discounts (Blue Light, NHS, phones,..)

assorted discounts

Job summary

St John Ambulance is seeking a skilled, detail-focused engineer to ensure medical devices and ambulance gas installations are safe, compliant and operable. You will inspect, maintain, repair, test and calibrate equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and document outcomes in line with regulatory standards.

The role requires a Level 3 or higher in relevant engineering, hands-on field/workshop experience, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Holds Level 3 (or higher) in electrical, electronic, mechanical, clinical or medical engineering.
• Experience maintaining, testing, diagnosing and repairing medical devices in workshop and field.
• Ability to work independently and follow manufacturer instructions and safe procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and commitment to safe, compliant practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection, maintenance, repair, testing and calibration of medical devices.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Support the certification of ambulance medical gas systems.
• Complete acceptance, commissioning and release-to-service checks.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
• Contribute to safety culture and investigations.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Attention to detail

Technical communication

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in electrical/electronic/mechanical/clinical engineering

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

St John Ambulance is seeking a skilled, detail-focused engineer to ensure medical devices and ambulance gas installations are safe, compliant and operable. You will inspect, maintain, repair, test and calibrate equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and document outcomes in line with regulatory standards.

The role requires a Level 3 or higher in relevant engineering, hands-on field/workshop experience, and a full UK driving licence.