Medical Field Service Engineer

nGenium
Braintree, Essex
6 months ago
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Medical Field Service Engineer – Essex (Contract)

£25/hr | 3–6 Month Contract | Possibility of Permanent Role

Are you a skilled Field Service Engineer with experience working on low-risk medical devices? We’re looking for someone proactive, hands-on, and ready to hit the ground running for a contract role based in Essex.

The Role:

We’re hiring a Medical Field Service Engineer to support NHS and private healthcare settings across Essex. This is a 3–6 month contract paying £25 per hour, with strong potential to become a permanent position for the right person.

You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and basic fault-finding of low-risk electrical medical equipment, including:



Syringe pumps

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ECG machines

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Patient monitors

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Vital signs monitors

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Other non-invasive diagnostic equipment

What We’re Looking For:

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Proven experience working on electrical or electronic medical devices

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Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and repair skills

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Comfortable working independently in hospital or clinical environments

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Full UK driving licence and own transport — travel is essential

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Available to start within 2–4 weeks

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