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Alecto Recruitment

Posted

6 days ago

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Mobility Equipment Engineer

Alecto Recruitment is proud to be working alongside a well-established Patient Care provider, searching for a skilled Field Service Engineer with experience in servicing and maintaining Patient Handling and Disability Equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team in a role that offers stability, training, and a clear work-life balance.

The Role:

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of mobility and patient care equipment. This role offers variety and autonomy, as you will plan your day efficiently to visit customer sites across Kent, Sussex, and Surrey. There is NO London work in this position. The role is predominantly focused on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, but there will be occasional installations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Service, repair, and maintain equipment such as:

Ceiling Hoists

Patient Lifting Aids

Profiling Beds and Chairs

Shower Trolleys

Assisted Bathing Equipment

Conduct fault finding and resolve issues efficiently to minimise equipment downtime.

Carry out PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) tasks to ensure patient safety and equipment longevity.

Occasionally perform installations and commissioning of new equipment.

Complete all relevant documentation accurately and submit within agreed timescales.

Maintain stock levels in your company vehicle, ensuring parts are available when needed.

Order and organise any necessary replacement parts as required.

Provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships with clients to maintain trust and professionalism.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer, ideally with patient care or disability/mobility equipment.

Strong mechanical and electrical skills - a recognised qualification in these fields is required.

Ability to fault find, carry out repairs and PPM confidently.

Full UK driving licence is essential.

A customer-focused mindset with excellent communication skills.

Willingness to undergo additional product training.

Why Join Them?

Work-Life Balance:

Monday to Friday (No weekend work, no on-call rota).

Enjoy paid travel time and overtime, ensuring you're rewarded for your commitment.

Covering Kent, Sussex, and Surrey only - no London travel required.

Comprehensive Training and Development:

Full training provided on specific equipment to help you develop your expertise.

Ongoing opportunities for professional development and upskilling.

Supportive and Established Team:

Work alongside a supportive team within a highly reputable company.

The company has a strong focus on patient care, innovation, and quality, ensuring you'll be part of a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

Package:

£(phone number removed) Basic salary (Dependent on experience)

Paid overtime and travel time.

Company vehicle provided, with all tools and equipment.

Full training on specific patient care equipment to help develop your expertise.

28 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension scheme, and additional benefits.

If you believe you can fulfil this position then do not hesitate to apply today.

Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

If your experience matches please forward your CV immediately.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted

location

Maidstone, Kent