Trainee Field Service Engineer - Medical Ultrasound

Location: Midlands – ideally Daventry / NN postcode; surrounding areas including Milton Keynes, South/East Coventry and Loughborough considered
Salary: £30,000 basic + company car or £6,000 car allowance + annual performance bonus
Job type: Full-time, permanent

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, 37 hours per week

The opportunity

We're recruiting a Trainee Field Service Engineer for a specialist medical imaging organisation supporting customers across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically, electronically or mechanically trained engineer looking to develop a long-term career in field service engineering. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience with ultrasound imaging systems, with a clear pathway to progress into more advanced technologies including X-ray.

Based from home and working across a regional territory, you'll initially shadow experienced engineers before gradually taking ownership of your own workload, customer visits and service activities.

Full training and mentoring will be provided, making this a great opportunity for a junior engineer or graduate looking to move into a customer-facing field service position.

What you'll be doing

• Assist with the installation and commissioning of ultrasound equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose faults and support equipment repairs.
• Provide on-site technical support to customers.
• Carry out QA and commissioning activities.
• Shadow experienced Field Service Engineers and develop your technical knowledge.
• Complete service documentation and reports.
• Build strong, professional relationships with customers.
• Manage your own diary and travel schedule as your experience develops.
• Progress towards supporting more complex medical imaging technologies, including X-ray.

Equipment you'll work with

• Ultrasound scanning systems
• Medical imaging equipment
• Electrical and electronic components
• Diagnostic and testing equipment
• Future exposure to X-ray technology as you progress

What we're looking for

We're looking to speak with technically minded engineers who are keen to develop a career in field service and enjoy working directly with customers.

• HNC minimum in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering.
• HND or degree desirable.
• Junior engineers, graduates and candidates looking to move into field service are encouraged to apply.
• Strong practical and hands-on engineering ability.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to manage your own time.
• Friendly, personable and confident when dealing with customers.
• Positive attitude with a genuine willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working independently once fully trained.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ideally based around Daventry / NN, although Milton Keynes, South/East Coventry and Loughborough will also be considered.
• Willingness to travel regionally, with approximately 1–2 overnight stays per month on average.

Package and benefits

• £30,000 basic salary
• Company car or £6,000 car allowance
• Annual performance-related bonus based on company performance
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner allowance when travelling
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Company laptop, mobile phone and tools
• 37-hour working week
• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
• No regular overtime requirement
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentoring
• Clear progression to Field Service Engineer within approximately 12 months
• Potential to reach £40,000–£45,000+ within 3 years
• Opportunity to develop into more advanced medical imaging technologies

Long-term career progression within a technically strong engineering team