Medical Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a proactive Medical Engineering Technician to manage maintenance and repair of medical equipment. This permanent role involves acceptance testing, repairs, and support for respiratory equipment. Candidates must hold an HNC in electrical/electronic engineering and have experience in healthcare settings. Responsibilities also include effective communication and organisation skills as well as financial resource management. Competitive salary of £27,485 to £30,162 per year offered for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• HNC in electrical/electronic engineering required.
• Experience in healthcare maintenance preferred.
• Able to drive as part of role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acceptance testing of new medical equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Organise access to equipment with users and suppliers.

Skills

Ability to work with other professions

Good dexterity

Computer literate

Education

HNC/HND in electronic/electrical repair and maintenance

ECDL European Computer Driving Licence

Tools

Test and measuring equipment

Oracle database

Job description

Go back Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Engineering Technician

The closing date is 19 December 2025

An exciting new vacancy has arisen for a Medical Engineering Technician.

The Medical Electronics Department will be responsible for managing the maintenance and repair of all medical equipment across WWL's services. As this is a brand-new service, the successful applicant will be expected to work with minimum supervision, and demonstrate a very proactive, enthusiastic approach to their work to introduce best practice solutions from the outset.

The applicant should possess an HNC in electrical / electronic engineering and have experience of working in the field of electrical / electronic maintenance, preferably in a healthcare environment. Experience of working with engineering databases would be a distinct advantage.

The role will require the post holder to travel across the Wigan & Leigh area in a works vehicle as part of their normal daily duties.

To undertake this post, you must be able to drive. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed.

This is a permanent post working 37.5 hours per week. A flexible approach will be required, with an occasional requirement to work outside of normal clinic hours.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities will include acceptance testing of new equipment, minor repairs and planned preventative maintenance. A knowledge of cleaning / decontamination procedures would be an advantage.

This position will also assist WWL sleep services by doing acceptance testing and troubleshooting on respiratory equipment.

The role will offer training & the opportunity to progress throughout the Trust's engineering services.

You will be self-motivated and well-organised, capable of planning and executing the maintenance of equipment used in various levels of clinical areas. This requires good communication and negotiation skills as you will be required to organise access arrangements with equipment users and external suppliers in conjunction with other divisions.

You will also be expected to ensure efficient use of financial resources within the department and any other tasks required for effective operation of the department.

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.

People at the Heart

Listen and Involve

Kind and Respectful

ONE Team

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for detailed list of responsibilities.

• Collect and deliver medical equipment prior to and post decontamination, storage and servicing across the WWL sites.
• Conduct acceptance testing for new devices, including sleep service equipment, in accordance with medical electronics acceptance protocols.
• Using the department's vehicle when appropriate. This will involve communicating technical related information to technical / non-technical staff and your own colleagues.
• Disassemble and reassemble medical equipment for decontamination and repair as required using your skills of dexterity and coordination with the aid of precision tools and specialised test equipment.
• Clean and decontaminate medical equipment prior to service, repair and storage in accordance with department procedures to ensure that equipment is safe for oneself and other engineering technicians to carry out their duties and to prevent cross infection to patients.
• Service and repair a range of medical equipment within the Trust diagnosing faults on complex equipment using test equipment and dedicated computer software provided.
• Carry out electrical safety testing on serviced and repaired complex medical equipment that is to be used for patient care with the test equipment provided to ensure that the results obtained are within the stated limits and values.
• Maintain the statutory and general records pertaining to the work of the Medical Electronics Department that will include equipment history, maintenance, test results, technical updates, mandatory upgrades and modifications, and stock control.
• Use Oracle as required and liaise with contractors and external companies in dealing with ordering / invoicing etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in electronic / electrical repair and maintenance and attend manufacturers short courses. Or equivalent relevant experience in an electronic / electrical environment.
• ECDL European Computer Driving Licence.

Experience

• Experience in the maintenance and performance checking of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Practical experience of using a range of test & measuring equipment and of applying electronics engineering workshop practice and techniques.
• Previous employment in a health care maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of the safe operation and techniques used within a maintenance environment.

Skills

• Ability to work with other professions. Must be able to work using own initiative as work will be managed rather than supervised.
• Highly versatile and receptive to training initiatives and change. Have good dexterity with an eye for detail.
• Have good dexterity with an eye for detail.
• Geographically familiar with the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh area.
• Be computer literate in the use of Microsoft windows operating systems and applications.
• Ability to work with databases etc.

Knowledge

• Good level of general knowledge.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Fully conversant with electrical safety testing techniques.

Additional

• Primarily to be involved with the repair and servicing of High Risk devices i.e. Defibs Infusion devices i.e. syringe and I.V pumps, PCA's etc, Non-Invasive Ventilators, CPaps, Medical Gas system (Flowmeters and suction controllers (VAC) etc.
• Full driving licence - To undertake this post, you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Should you not meet this requirement due to a disability, you are of course able to apply and a discussion regarding whether reasonable adjustments could be made to the role would take place before any offer is confirmed.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.

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 name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working