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Medical & Dental Servicing Section (MDSS) Technician
| Posting date: | 24 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,900 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Field Service Representative Allowance - £2,000 per annum. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2025 |
| Location: | Woolwich, London (region), SE18 4BN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Defence Electronics & Components Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 391897 |
Summary
As a Medical & Dental Servicing Section (MDSS)Technician, you will inspect, install, service and repair all types of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment for air, land and maritime whilst working predominantly at customer’s sites.
In this position, you will find yourself responding to equipment failures and urgent service requests at MOD sites within your area while adhering to operational protocols and procedures, escalating any instances of non-adherence. The role requires the ability to work independently, necessitating the demonstration of the capability to work autonomously, confidently diagnose faults, and make well-informed technical decisions. Having a customer-centric approach and possessing strong communication skills are crucial for effective interaction with Practice Managers and staff.
You will be equipped with a work van for transportation, along with a fuel card. Upon commencement of your role, you will undergo a comprehensive, fully funded 6-week residential training course.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 16:30, Friday 8:00 – 13:00.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
Perform self-directed Test; Diagnostics; Repair; Maintenance; Modification; Calibration and Manufacture of Equipment down to module / individual
Component level using approved Engineering Documentation and techniques.
Hold Self-Certification; Over-Signing; Certifying & Conditioning of Equipment Responsibilities ( for example: Serviceable / Unserviceable / Scrap).
Use a combination of different MOD IT software.
Provide Specialist Advice as required.
Work within a scheme of Engineering Governance and comply with all Policy and Legislation.
In this position, you will find yourself responding to equipment failures and urgent service requests at MOD sites within your area while adhering to operational protocols and procedures, escalating any instances of non-adherence. The role requires the ability to work independently, necessitating the demonstration of the capability to work autonomously, confidently diagnose faults, and make well-informed technical decisions. Having a customer-centric approach and possessing strong communication skills are crucial for effective interaction with Practice Managers and staff.
You will be equipped with a work van for transportation, along with a fuel card. Upon commencement of your role, you will undergo a comprehensive, fully funded 6-week residential training course.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 16:30, Friday 8:00 – 13:00.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
Perform self-directed Test; Diagnostics; Repair; Maintenance; Modification; Calibration and Manufacture of Equipment down to module / individual
Component level using approved Engineering Documentation and techniques.
Hold Self-Certification; Over-Signing; Certifying & Conditioning of Equipment Responsibilities ( for example: Serviceable / Unserviceable / Scrap).
Use a combination of different MOD IT software.
Provide Specialist Advice as required.
Work within a scheme of Engineering Governance and comply with all Policy and Legislation.
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