Technical Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a Technical Assistant for its East Grinstead location. This role involves supporting the Biomedical Engineering team with maintenance of medical equipment. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have good organizational and communication skills and a full UK driving licence. Competitive pay and benefits including mental health resources and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Flexible working

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience required — full training will be provided.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) on biomedical devices.
• Assist in maintaining service documentation and asset data.
• Support the team in scheduling and managing workloads.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commitment to quality

Teamwork ability

Job description

Technical Assistant

MTS Health Limited – Queen Victoria Hospital, EastGrinstead RH19 3DZ

Salary: £25,375 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday,8:30am–5:00pm)

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MTS Health Limited is seeking a Technical Assistant to join our team based at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in biomedical engineering, supporting the maintenance and management of vital medical equipment in a hospital environment.

About the Role

As a Technical Assistant, you will support the Biomedical Engineering team by:

• Carrying out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) on a wide range of biomedical devices (with full training provided).
• Assisting in maintaining service documentation and asset data.
• Supporting the team in scheduling and managing workloads.
• Ensuring that all maintenance and administrative tasks meet company quality and safety standards.
• Working closely with engineers, customers, and subcontractors to deliver excellent service.

What We’re Looking For

• No prior experience required — full training will be provided.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we offer:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

We are committed to being an 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, SodexoParents & 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.