Medical Engineering Technician
| Posting date: | 06 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £18.43 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £18.43 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, CM20 1QX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M0042-85712 |
Summary
To conduct full servicing, maintenance, calibration, and preventive inspections of a wide range of biomedical and electrical equipment, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and life-support devices, to ensure optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards. To perform acceptance testing, commissioning, software/hardware upgrades, and integration of new medical devices, providing advice on selection and evaluation of equipment. To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all work, including maintenance history, equipment databases, and compliance documentation, ensuring traceability for audits and regulatory purposes. To investigate equipment involved in incidents, liaise with manufacturers and management, and report outcomes to regulatory bodies such as MHRA and NRLS, ensuring timely resolution of device-related issues. To manage inventory of spare parts and tools, maintaining control of ordering in line with budgetary guidelines while supporting continual improvement of medical equipment services. To collaborate closely with clinical and technical teams, delivering training, technical support, and guidance to staff, while working across multiple sites and contributing to service development and cross-functional projects.