MGPS Field Service Engineer

SHJ Hospital Pipelines; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in medical gas solutions is seeking a Field Service Engineer for maintenance and installation services in hospitals. Ideal candidates should possess an engineering background and demonstrate a proactive approach to health and safety. This role includes responsibilities such as service checks, inspections, and reporting, offering opportunities for growth within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a Service Engineer or relevant apprenticeship.
• Competent Person (MGPS) status preferred.
• Knowledge of servicing medical gas systems and compressors is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and PPM checks, tests, and inspections per industry standards.
• Identify and report electrical faults and changes in condition.
• Undertake a full range of servicing and reactive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Proactive approach to health and safety

Ability to prioritize and identify solutions

Problem-solving mindset

Self-motivated

Education

Engineering background

2 years as a Service Engineer

Time-served apprenticeship (preferably multiskilled)

Tools

Working knowledge of CMMS

Job description

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to assist us with our all-inclusive medical and laboratory gas planning, design, maintenance, and installation services in the north and north west regions. The successful applicant will be involved in preventative and reactive maintenance, playing a key role in service delivery and improvements.

SHJ is a leading supplier of medical and laboratory gas pipelines, solutions, and services, and a market leader in remote monitoring and energy-saving technologies. We are committed to the highest standards of care and support for our customers and invest heavily in R&D to remain at the forefront of our industry.

This is a customer-focused role, where the successful applicant will service and maintain a wide variety of medical gas plant and equipment in NHS and private hospitals and laboratories.

The hours of the role are Monday to Friday and will require participation in an on-call rota.

Some of the duties and responsibilities associated with this role include:

1. Perform service and PPM checks, tests, and inspections in accordance with industry standards and hospital requirements.
2. Identify and document items which have changed since previous inspections.
3. Identify and report electrical faults.
4. Identify and report changes in the condition of plant and/or plant rooms.
5. Report any major issues that may/will affect medical gas supply.
6. Submitting job summary and maintenance reports.
7. Maintaining van stocks.
8. Undertake a full range of servicing and reactive maintenance tasks.

To be considered for this role, you will have an engineering background, with a minimum of 2 years as a Service Engineer, or a time-served apprenticeship (preferably multiskilled). Competent Person (MGPS) status will be an advantage.

A knowledge of servicing medical gas systems, compressor maintenance and repairs, and knowledge of compressors, vacuum pumps, gas manifolds, gas outlets, alarms, and pressure equipment will be desired, but not essential.

Also required:

• A proactive approach to health and safety
• Working knowledge of CMMS
• Ability to prioritize and identify solutions
• A positive can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and methodical in approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers
• A manual driving license

SHJ is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background.