Medical Field Service Engineer - Trainee

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension

28 days leave including bank holidays

Full training

Progression opportunities

Job summary

CBSbutler is recruiting a Trainee Medical Field Service Engineer to join a growing healthcare engineering business in the North West of England. You will be field based, installing, servicing and repairing specialist hospital equipment, with full training provided to develop specialist skills and a long-term career.

The role involves regular travel across the North West and Scotland, with overnight stays and a 39-hour week.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electrical or electromechanical equipment.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence when dealing with customers.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission medical equipment and systems.
• Perform routine servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain operation.
• Build strong relationships with hospital staff and customers.
• Complete service reports and maintain accurate records.
• Work with experienced engineers to develop technical knowledge.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Trainee Medical Field Service Engineer

Location: North West England (Manchester / Liverpool area)

Salary: £30,000-£33,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card + Overtime + Benefits

Are you looking to build a career in medical engineering? Do you have some hands‑on experience with electrical or mechanical equipment and a willingness to learn?

An exciting opportunity is available for a Trainee Medical Field Service Engineer to join a growing healthcare engineering business, supporting hospitals and healthcare facilities across the UK.

Full product and technical training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for a junior engineer or technician looking to develop specialist skills and build a long‑term career within the medical sector.

The Role

You’ll be field based, installing, servicing, demonstrating and repairing specialist equipment used within hospital environments, including operating lights, pendants, operating tables and bedhead trunking systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing and commissioning medical equipment and associated systems.
• Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Supporting electrical and mechanical fault‑finding.
• Demonstrating equipment to customers and explaining how it operates.
• Building strong relationships with hospital staff and other customers.
• Completing service reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Working alongside experienced engineers while developing your technical knowledge.

Location & Travel

The ideal candidate will be based in the North West, within easy reach of Manchester or Liverpool. The role involves regular travel between the North West and Scotland, particularly Glasgow and Stirlingshire, alongside wider UK travel, including occasional trips to London. Overnight stays are expected, typically around 5 nights per month.

A flexible approach to travel and staying away from home is essential.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 39 hours per week including travel.

Overtime paid at time and a half.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an enthusiastic, practical individual who wants to learn, develop and progress within a growing business.

You'll ideally have:

• Some hands‑on experience working with electrical, mechanical or electromechanical equipment.
• A practical approach to troubleshooting and problem‑solving.
• Good communication skills and confidence interacting with customers.
• The ability to demonstrate equipment and explain technical information clearly.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• A genuine interest in building a long‑term engineering career.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• A full UK driving licence.

Previous experience in field service, maintenance, installations or customer‑facing technical support would be advantageous. Experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment would also be beneficial.

Previous medical equipment experience is not essential. Full product and technical training will be provided, so practical ability, attitude and a willingness to learn are key.

What's on Offer?

Salary of £30,000-£33,000, depending on experience.

• Company van and fuel card.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the standard rate.
• £25 allowance for each night spent away.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Company pension.
• 28 days' annual leave including bank.
• Full product and technical training.
• Long‑term development and progression opportunities within an expanding business.

Interested?

If you have a practical engineering background, enjoy working with equipment and are keen to develop your skills within the medical sector, this could be an excellent opportunity to build your career.