Medical Equipment Engineer – North Region (Beds, Hoists, Pressure Care)

Hours: 40 hours per week (averaged over 4 weeks; flexible start/finish)
Contract: Temp to Perm (conversion within 6 months)
Location: Staffordshire
Driving: 70%\+ of role involves driving to customer locations

Coverage: Cannock, Stoke, Warrington, Leicester, Rotherham, Leeds, Manchester

About the Role

Home Care Hire is expanding and seeking a reliable, hands‑on Medical Equipment Engineer to support the delivery, installation, servicing, maintenance, and collection of medical equipment—primarily hospital beds, hoists, and pressure care systems—across the Midlands and North of England.

This is a varied, physical, and customer‑facing role involving:

• Field service engineering


• Warehouse operations


• Equipment cleaning \& decontamination


• Independent travel


• Structured technical training

You must be comfortable working independently, managing your own day, and adapting as we scale our operations.

Key Skills

• Community Equipment Store


• LOLER


• Hoist servicing


• Profiling beds


• Pressure care


• Decontamination


• Field service engineer


• Medical devices


• NHS equipment


• Repairs \& maintenance


• Driver technician

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Delivery \& Installation

• Transport, assemble, install, and disassemble hospital beds and associated medical equipment in private homes.


• Safely handle individual components weighing up to 30kg.


• Ensure equipment is set up correctly, safely, and professionally.

Driving \& Logistics

• Drive to customer locations across the Midlands and North of England.


• Load/unload equipment safely and efficiently.


• Maintain a clean, organised vehicle and follow route plans.

Warehouse \& Inventory

• Manage stock movements at our premises.


• Maintain accurate inventory records.


• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Cleaning \& Decontamination

• Clean, sanitise, and prepare equipment to medical‑grade standards.


• Work in a decontamination chamber for several hours per week (full training provided).

Administration \& Reporting

• Complete delivery/collection paperwork accurately.


• Use app‑based software for job updates, checklists, and asset tracking.


• Maintain clear communication with the office team.

Required Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in medical or mobility equipment (beds, hoists, pressure care, LOLER, repairs, servicing)


• 7–10 years’ experience in maintenance, mechanical engineering, field service, or similar hands‑on technical work.


• 3–5 years’ driving experience (clean licence preferred).


• Strong practical/mechanical aptitude.


• Good computer literacy (evidence of using app‑based systems).


• Comfortable working independently and managing your own day.


• Physically fit and able to lift 30kg components safely.


• Available to work 10–15 Saturday mornings per year.


• Customer‑facing experience.


• Experience working in environments with hygiene or compliance requirements.

Personal Attributes

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Comfortable spending significant periods of the working day alone — both on the road and in the warehouse


• Practical, reliable, and calm under pressure


• Comfortable working in homes with vulnerable individuals


• Organised and detail‑oriented


• Friendly, respectful, and professional


• Able to adapt to an unstructured environment as we grow


• Proud of delivering high‑quality work

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£33k–£37,000k) depending on experience)


• Overtime paid when average hours exceed 40/week over a 4‑week period


• Saturday overtime paid at 1\.25×


• All business expenses covered


• Full training on equipment, safety, and procedures


• Opportunity to convert to a permanent role within 6 months


• Growing company with clear progression opportunities

Pay: £33,000\.00\-£37,000\.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have a minimum 3 years’ experience in a heavy medical equipment technician / driver technician / community equipment store role. Must have hands‑on experience with profiling beds, hoists, pressure care, LOLER, repairs, servicing, and decontamination?


• Do you have at least 7 years’ hands on experience in maintenance, mechanical engineering, field service, or a similar technical role and experience working independently in the field or on customer sites?

Work Location: On the road

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