Trainee Service Engineer - Medical

Trainee Field Service Engineer (Level 1)

Apprentices or Junior Engineers welcome

Location: Cambridgeshire & surrounding areas (candidates ideally based in Herts, North East Essex or Cambridgeshire) Travel: Regional role with UK-wide travel and occasional overnight stays Salary: £28,350 + full benefits package

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a trainee engineer or newly qualified apprentice from any technical trade (electrical, mechanical, automotive, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) to step into a field-based engineering role, working on medical and care equipment including:

Profiling beds Air pressure mattresses (APMs) Assisted baths Hoists Scales and plinthsAs a Level 1 Field Service Engineer, you'll focus on planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), installations, and basic repairs, supporting more experienced engineers with complex diagnostics. This gives you the chance to build real-world experience while developing your technical skills in a structured, supportive environment.

This is a fully field-based role, travelling across your region and occasionally across the UK.

What You'll Be Doing

Carrying out planned servicing, inspection, and basic repairs on care and medical equipment Installing and assembling profiling beds and air pressure mattresses Supporting Level 2 engineers on larger or more technical jobs Collecting and delivering equipment where required Completing digital service reports via mobile device Ensuring high standards of health & safety and customer interaction Maintaining tools, van stock, and equipment

What We're Looking For

Recently qualified apprentice or junior engineers in any technical trade (e.g. electrical, mechanical, automotive, maintenance, plumbing, HVAC) Hands-on, practical mindset with a willingness to learn Good communication skills and a professional approach on customer sites Full UK driving licence Willingness to travel and stay away occasionally

Progression

Clear pathway into Level 2 Field Service Engineer Opportunity to progress into fault finding, diagnostics, and repair work Ongoing training and support from experienced engineers

Salary & Benefits

Basic salary: £28,350 Company van provided Paid door-to-door (40 hours per week) Bonus scheme (after successful probation) Overtime available 23 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays Pension scheme All accommodation and expenses covered for overnight stays Healthcare & wellbeing support (GP and mental health access) Team rewards, lunches, and incentives Quarterly team meetings and annual reviews

Why Apply?

Ideal first step into field service engineering from any technical background Gain experience on specialist medical and care equipment Strong work-life balance (no on-call, no complex repairs at Level 1) Join a fast-growing, supportive team with clear progression