Technician

SAGA PLC; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology provider in Ashford is seeking a Vehicle Technician. The role involves delivering and positioning high-value medical equipment and requires extensive auto repair experience, particularly with gearboxes and engines. The ideal candidate will hold a full, clean driving licence and demonstrate strong communication skills. Benefits include 28 days holiday, a company pension scheme, and various employee assistance programs. This is a full-time position with occasional travel across the UK and Europe.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension

Dental care scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a company benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Free tea & coffee

Qualifications

• Experience in all types of auto repair, including gearboxes, engines, and brakes.
• Flexibility with working hours and willingness to stay away from home.
• Experience dealing with customers confidently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and position high‑value medical equipment across the UK.
• Install and align system covers and make final electrical connections.
• Liaise with project coordinators and general project teams.

Skills

Auto repair experience

Mechanical installations

Electrical installations

Full, clean driving licence

Basic IT skills (Word & Excel)

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

General education qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Vehicle Technician – Ashford

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 (plus individual time‑saved and team bonus scheme)

Location: Ashford; Hours: Full time.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and positioning high‑value medical equipment such as CT, MRI and X‑Ray systems
• Running system cables and making final electrical connections
• Installing and aligning system covers
• Liaising with project coordinators on job preparation
• Working closely with client project teams to ensure smooth project completion
• Coordinating with third parties on site (e.g. crane lifting)
• General driving and delivery duties across the UK and occasionally Europe
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely
• Manual handling, lifting and carrying specialist medical equipment
• Using specialist handling equipment to ensure safe delivery
• Completing delivery paperwork, timesheets and job documentation
• Assisting with tech‑centre duties as required
• Preparing demonstration equipment (e.g. C‑Arms, incubators)
• Supporting non‑medical break‑fix, service and maintenance tasks
• Any other tasks as required

Requirements

• Will be highly experienced in all types of auto repair, able to work on gearboxes, engines, clutches, brakes etc. on a wide range of makes and models
• Experience within mechanical or electrical installations
• Full, clean driving licence
• Flexibility with working hours and the ability to stay away from home regularly
• Willingness to work up to two weekends per month (overtime paid)
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately
• Basic IT skills (Word & Excel)
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers
• Team player with a proactive, "can‑do" attitude who can also work independently
• Good general level of education

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (rising to 33 days with service)
• Company pension (auto‑enrolment)
• Dental care scheme (after qualifying period)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a company benefits platform
• Free on‑site parking
• Free tea & coffee

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.