Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Assistant to join the Medical Engineering team based at Leighton Hospital.
The role is to assist Medical Engineers and other trained staff in carrying out maintenance duties throughout the Hospital and other premises, though this is a varied role as the duties listed within the attached job description demonstrate.
To undertake unsupervised routine maintenance, once deemed competent, on medical equipment that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified Engineer.
To be the first point of contact for callers, either in person or by telephone, to the Medical Engineering Department.
Applicants should have excellent people skills, the ability to work as part of the existing team in a calm and professional manner, be computer literate and able to work on their own initiative.
The hours of work are routinely 08.15 – 16.45, however it may occasionally be necessary to work outside of these times as operational pressures dictate.
The successful candidate will have :-
- An engineering background with a general knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems.
- An NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in an engineering discipline
- Full U.K. driving license
Main duties of the job
Testing Infusion Devices as they are returned through the Loan Store
Booking in equipment for repair onto the department Medical Equipment Management System.
Answering the door & Telephone enquiries
Assisting Medical Engineers or other staff as directed throughout the Trust premises.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake , as requested, unsupervised routine maintenance and Planned Preventative Maintenance that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified engineer.
Provision of the hospital Loan Store System
To be the initial point of contact into Medical Engineering
For a detailed Job Description please see the attached Job Description and Person Spec.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- general knowledge of electrical / electronic / mechanical systems
Desirable
- knowledge of planned maintenance systems
experience
Essential
- computer literate in office applications
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3
Desirable
- experience of equipment maintenance
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This advert is for Maintenance Assistant - Medical Engineering with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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