Technical Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Description

Technical Assistant – Biomedical Engineering Support 

• MTS Health Limited University Hospital Southampton,

Hours: 

• Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 or 08:30–17:00

Salary: 

• £25,375

 Are you looking to begin your career in biomedical engineering? MTS is offering an exciting opportunity for a Technical Assistant to join our expert team supporting vital medical technology across multiple sites.

As a Technical Assistant, you’ll work alongsideexperienced Biomedical Engineers, learning how to maintain and repair a widerange of biomedical equipment used in healthcare environments. You’ll receivefull training, ongoing support, and the chance to develop valuable technicaland customer service skills in a rewarding, hands-on role.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) on medical devices (once trained).
• Work to manufacturers’ specifications and company quality standards (QMS).
• Complete all associated administration and database records accurately.
• Support Biomedical Engineers in achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with Health & Safety policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and subcontractors.

Additional Responsibilities

• Help schedule and manage planned and remedial workloads.
• Maintain service documentation and asset data integrity.
• Liaise with third-party suppliers when required.
• Keep tools, test equipment, and stock levels in good order.
• Contribute ideas to improve productivity and service quality.

What We’re Looking For

• No prior experience required – full training provided by MTS!
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to quality and teamwork.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

At MTS, we takepride in training and developing our people. You’ll gain practical experiencein a highly specialised field, supported by an experienced and friendly teamdedicated to improving patient care through technical excellence.

If you’re ready tostart your journey in biomedical engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexois more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’llbelong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purposeand have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrivein your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewardsand benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part ofsomething greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caringprofession. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if weare in receipt of a high volume of applications. 

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, ourpurpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life forall. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, weoperate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through ourunique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & RewardsServices and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committedto being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. Wewelcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety ofexperiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees toget involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents &Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations andOrigins.

We’re a DisabilityConfident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towardsdisability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil theiraspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidateswith disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here toread more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability,Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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