Junior Technical Support Engineer (Mechanical) | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | NCA Wide, OL1 2JH |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7803231/236-NCA-EA006-26-A |
Summary
The Medical Device Service support users of medical equipment across all of our hospital sites within the Northern Care Alliance.
You will have a key role in supporting the departments responsibility for the maintenance, repair and sub-contractor management of medical equipment. This will Include first line support to users of medical equipment.
Ideally, you will possess a HNC in Mechanical, Operations, or Mechatronics engineering and have relevant experience since qualifying. Knowledge in the application and repair on a wide range of equipment is essential although some specific training will be provided.
Consideration will be given to candidates who do not possess a HNC but have extensive practical engineering experience and are willing to participate on a program of training.
**Please note that, for this post, you will be required to have obtained a full UK Driving License**
**Previous applicants need not apply**
The post holder will provide specialist technical knowledge for the implementation and delivery of a long-term operational plan for cost effective and efficient management and deployment of safe medical devices across the care organisations.
They will be working towards achieving compliance levels for medical device repair and maintenance, including down time and ensure that systems are available to clinical teams on time.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
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