Technical Assistant

Sodexo Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services provider is seeking a motivated Technical Assistant to support the maintenance and repair of biomedical devices across multiple healthcare sites in Kent. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technical problem-solving, strong organizational skills, and experience in a related field. This role includes assisting in equipment maintenance, completing service records, and fostering professional relationships with clients. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app with 24hr virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance Platform

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death-in-Service benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Competitive compensation

Full training and protective uniform supplied

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a technical, engineering, or biomedical-related field.
• Commitment to safe working practices and quality standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a field-based engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) of biomedical equipment.
• Complete accurate service records and reports via the internal management system.
• Maintain tools and ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Job description

• MTS Health Limited, Ashford, Kent, TN23 7SH
• 08.30 - 17.00
• Full UK Driving License essential

Job Introduction

Are you looking to start or grow your career in biomedical engineering? Do you have a hands-on approach and a passion for technical problem-solving in a healthcare setting?

Sodexo Health and Care seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Assistant to join our growing team, supporting the maintenance and repair of essential biomedical devices across multiple healthcare sites in Kent.Reporting to the Biomedical Engineer Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring medical equipment is safe, reliable, and available when needed most.

What You'll Do:

Assist in the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) of a wide range of biomedical equipment (following appropriate training).

Work to manufacturer specifications and within defined quality procedures.

Complete accurate service records and reports via our internal management system.

Support senior Biomedical Engineers and help ensure service KPIs are consistently met.

Maintain tools, test equipment, and spare parts to ensure operational readiness.

Foster professional relationships with clients and third-party suppliers.

Please take the time to read the attached job description

What You Bring:

Minimum 1 year of experience in a technical, engineering, or biomedical-related field.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

Proactive approach with a keen attention to detail.

Commitment to safe working practices and quality standards.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a field-based engineering team.

Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job .

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins .