Qualified Repair Technician

OLYMPUS EUROPA SE & CO. KG; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Southend-on-Sea is looking for a Qualified Repair Technician. You'll be responsible for executing repairs of medical devices while adhering to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has technical skills and a self-motivated, detail-oriented work ethic. The position offers a competitive salary, private medical cover, and other benefits including a company pension and annual health check.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Private medical cover

Comprehensive company pension scheme

Annual health check

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidised staff restaurant

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a technical role or fine hand skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical/electrical tasks and soldering is advantageous.
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs using method sheets and repair manuals.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Achieve customer satisfaction by meeting productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Fine hand skills

Ability to read technical instructions

Good PC competency

Mechanical/electrical tasks knowledge

Job description

Qualified Repair Technician

KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd. (OKM) | Medical Systems

Type of employment: Permanent employment

Function: Technical Service / Service

Location: Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom

A global leader in the medical device and technology industry, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling for more than 100 years. Our products and solutions help to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses, further scientific research and keep people safe.

In this role, you will be responsible for a repair stage in the repair process of medical and surgical endoscopes, following approved repair processes and procedures on a stage of an assembly line style repair process.

Your responsibilities

• Complete repairs in line with method sheets and/or repair manuals, including other relevant processes and procedures
• Adhere to health and safety requirements as determined by risk assessments
• Escalate Incidents, Near Misses and Identified Hazards
• Responsible for the quality of the product for the designated stage of the repair, meeting the minimum target requirements, including inspection checks throughout the repair process
• Adopt a continuous improvement mindset, working to relevant Lean and 6S expectations
• Achieve customer satisfaction by working to the required productivity and quality requirements
• Use calibrated tooling and test equipment defined for the repair process
• Use service management and administration systems to record all relevant information for the repair, including process times

• You have previous experience in a technical role or fine hand skills gained through other means
• Knowledge of how to carry out mechanical/electrical tasks and/or soldering is highly advantageous but not essential
• Ability to read and understand detailed technical instructions
• Flexible approach where required
• You are self-motivated, with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in an organised manner
• Good PC competency, including the use of email, and data entry

• Patient Focus - We put patients at the heart of everything
• Integrity - We do the right thing
• Innovation - We look for new ways to make things better
• Impact - We take accountability and get things done
• Empathy - We care for one another and work together

• In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement
• You will be eligible to receive private medical cover
• Comprehensive company pension scheme
• You will receive an annual health check with BUPA, funded by us
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional wellbeing
• At our HQ, we have a subsidised staff restaurant and free parking
• Other benefits include discounted gym and wellness memberships, cashback and discounts with major UK retailers

Further information

Valuing diverse perspectives and lifestyles is closely aligned with our core values. We would therefore like to encourage all candidates to apply - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, identity or conditions and restrictions which cannot be shown.