Mobile Service Technician - Medical Device Maintenance

UBT
Bristol, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
29 May 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Company Van Bonus

Mobile Service Technician

Medical Device & Bio-Decontamination Systems
Location:
Bristol (covering South Wales & Southwest England)
Ideal Locations – Bristol, Swindon, Western-Super-Mere, Cheltenham, Newport
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Bonus + Company Van
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm

Join a Growing Technical Service Team

We are looking for a technically skilled and customer-focused Mobile Service Technician to support the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of specialist bio-decontamination and infection control equipment used within healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electro-mechanical engineer or field service technician looking to work with advanced medical and process-controlled equipment involving instrumentation, airflow systems, sensors, ultrasonic technology, and automated safety systems.

The role is field-based, covering South Wales and the South West of England, providing on-site technical support to customers across NHS, healthcare, life science, and regulated environments. Full training provided prior to starting the role,.

The Role

As a Mobile Service Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring equipment operates safely, reliably, and in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will carry out preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, calibration, servicing, and breakdown repairs on specialist decontamination systems utilising:

  • Ultrasonic vaporisation technology
  • Hydrogen peroxide delivery systems
  • Airflow and catalytic deactivation systems
  • Embedded control electronics
  • Process sensors and safety interlocks
  • HMI/touchscreen control interfaces

You will also provide technical training to customers, support equipment installations, and maintain accurate service documentation and calibration records.

Key Responsibilities

Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing on electro-mechanical decontamination equipment

Diagnose and repair faults involving:

  • Pumps, motors, fans, valves, and relays
  • Sensors and process-monitoring systems
  • Ultrasonic atomisation systems
  • Power supplies and control electronics
  • HMI/touchscreen interfaces
  • Safety interlocks and alarm systems
  • Carry out electrical fault-finding using multimeters and diagnostic tools
  • Inspect and calibrate humidity, airflow, and process sensors
  • Conduct leak testing, tubing inspections, and airflow performance checks
  • Support installation, commissioning, and validation activities
  • Ensure compliance with preventative maintenance schedules and service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Deliver operator training and refresher sessions for customers
  • Maintain accurate service reports, calibration records, and maintenance logs
  • Provide technical feedback on recurring faults and product performance trends
  • Support equipment swap-outs and emergency breakdown response where required
  • Ensure all work complies with company QHSES procedures and customer site requirements

Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a field service, maintenance, or electro-mechanical engineering role
  • Strong electro-mechanical fault-finding experience

    Understanding of:
    • Motors, pumps, fans, valves, relays, and sensors
    • AC mains systems (220–240V)
    • Electrical testing and diagnostics
    • Mechanical assemblies and moving systems
    • Experience using multimeters and diagnostic equipment
    • Ability to work independently and manage field-based responsibilities

Desirable Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are highly desirable:

  • Medical devices or biomedical engineering
  • Infection prevention or decontamination systems
  • HVAC, airflow, or ventilation systems
  • Instrumentation and control systems
  • Cleanroom or pharmaceutical environments
  • Process automation or industrial controls
  • Embedded systems or HMI diagnostics
  • Calibration and validation procedures
  • Electrical safety testing (PAT)
  • Hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) systems
  • Healthcare or GMP-regulated environments

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds such as:

  • Field Service Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Electro-Mechanical Technician
  • Medical Device Engineer
  • HVAC Controls Engineer
  • Instrumentation Technician
  • Industrial Maintenance Engineer
  • Pharmaceutical Equipment Engineer
  • Decontamination Systems Engineer

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (£35,000 – £40,000)
  • Performance bonus scheme
  • Company van and tools provided
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Monday to Friday working pattern
  • Ongoing technical training and development
  • Opportunity to work with advanced healthcare technology
  • Supportive and growing technical team
  • Long-term career progression within a rapidly expanding business
  • Full training for you to confidently carry out the role
  • Working with a company that care, and really appreciates their employees

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