Senior Biomedical Engineer

Focus Resourcing
Orpington, BR6 0GE, United Kingdom
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£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays Death in Service scheme (4x salary) after 6-month probation Pension with Royal London (enrolment after 3 months) Perkbox - discounts/offers with various popular brands Cycle to work scheme (after 3 months)
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It is ESSENTIAL that you have experience of working in a UK hospital and have the necessary certificates of training from the original equipment manufacture to apply for this role. You will be based at the Princess Royal Hospital.

As the Biomedical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Performing preventative maintenance on medical equipment as per manufacturers guidelines
  • Completing repairs
  • Completing associated admin needed to close jobs
  • Maintaining spare part stock
  • Assisting the junior biomedical engineer when needed

Skills the Biomedical Engineer requires:

  • Certified OEM trainings
  • 2-5 years' experience with medical equipment
  • HNC in Electrical Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • After successfully completing 6-month probation period, enrolment into Death in Service scheme (4x salary)
  • Pension with Royal London (enrolment after 3 months of employment)
  • Perkbox - discounts/offers with various popular brands
  • Cycle to work scheme (after 3 months of employment)

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