Junior Biomedical Engineer

Junior Biomedical Engineer
Location: London
Role Duration: Permanent
Salary £30k-£32k

*Regrettably, visa sponsorship or candidates requiring work permits will not be considered for this role*!

As a Junior Biomedical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing daily on-site medical device repairs, preventative maintenance, and asset management, all in line with contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at a specified hospital location. Your role will involve building long-term relationships with customers, subcontractors, and staff to ensure excellent customer service and responsive operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring biomedical engineer to apply their skills in a clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on a range of medical equipment, adhering to manufacturer guidelines.

• Support the Site Manager and team in achieving contractual KPIs by ensuring high-quality, timely service delivery.

• Conduct repairs on medical equipment, troubleshooting and resolving issues in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety protocols.

• Complete all necessary administrative tasks related to repairs and preventative maintenance in accordance with internal procedures and biomedical engineering best practices.

• Provide ongoing customer support to minimize disruption to hospital operations, ensuring equipment uptime and operational efficiency.

• Ensure that all service documentation, including PMs and repairs, is completed accurately and in line with company Standard Operating Procedures.

• Maintain safe working practices in line with biomedical engineering safety standards within the hospital environment.

• Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels to support maintenance and repair operations.

• Schedule and complete customer workload within your assigned area, working efficiently to meet deadlines.

• Keep tools, test equipment, and biomedical devices in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Work collaboratively with OEM service staff and management, maintaining communication to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Essential: Certified OEM training.

• Desirable: Degree or qualification in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Technologies, or a related field (preferably at Bachelor’s level). Equivalent experience will also be considered.
  
  

Skills:

• Essential:

  • Strong customer relationship management skills.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, for documentation and reporting.

  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics.

  • In-depth knowledge of biomedical engineering principles, particularly in the maintenance, repair, and calibration of medical devices.

  • Familiarity with applicable regulatory and safety standards in medical device servicing.
    
    

Experience:

• Essential:

  • 1-3 years of experience in a UK-based role focused on medical equipment or biomedical engineering.

  • Familiarity with national and local regulatory standards governing biomedical equipment.

  • Experience working in clinical settings, interacting with hospital staff and patients, with a clear understanding of patient safety protocols.

  • Hands-on experience with a broad range of biomedical devices across various medical specialties.

  • Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles as they apply to medical equipment.
    
    

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of customer service, quality assurance, and health and safety in line with biomedical engineering best practices.

• Adherence to company policies and procedures, with the ability to raise concerns when necessary.

• Must have 1+ years UK experience on biomedical engineering devices. 

• DBS Enhanced Disclosure required for all applicants. Employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report.