Technical Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Description

Technical Assistant 

Location: University Hospital Southampton

Employer: MTS Health Limited

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30 am– 5:00 pm)

Salary: £25,375 per annum

About the Role

MTS Health Limited is seeking a motivated and reliable TechnicalAssistant to join our on-site team at UniversityHospital Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity to begin ordevelop a career in the healthcare technical services sector, supporting thevital work of the NHS.

As a Technical Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the BedMaintenance Service, helping ensure that all hospital beds andassociated equipment are safe, clean, and ready for use — directly contributingto patient comfort and care.

Working alongside our experienced Biomedical and Bed Technicians, you will assist with equipment maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and dataentry, as well as help coordinate the collection,movement, and return of beds and related equipment across hospital departments.

This hybridtechnical and logistical role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work,problem-solving, and being part of a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support technicians with planned and corrective maintenance tasks on hospital beds and related equipment (training provided).
• Carry out basic inspections, cleaning, and preparation of equipment in line with infection control and safety standards.
• Collect, deliver, and redeploy hospital beds and associated equipment across wards and departments.
• Accurately update equipment status and location in the asset management system (e.g., eQuip).
• Maintain stock levels of spare parts and consumables within the Bed Store.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, and infection prevention regulations.
• Liaise professionally with clinical and support staff to ensure smooth equipment turnaround.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support team colleagues during busy periods.

About You

We’re looking forsomeone who is:

• Organised, proactive, and willing to learn new technical skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a busy team.
• Committed to quality, safety, and excellent service delivery.
• A good communicator with a positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Comfortable with physical activity, such as moving and handling hospital equipment (training provided).
• Full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential).

 No prior technical experience is required — full training will beprovided by MTS Health to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this role.

 Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £25,375 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30–17:00).
• Comprehensive training and development provided.
• Be part of a respected technical healthcare team supporting one of the UK’s leading university hospitals.
• Opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of patient care.

 About MTS Health

MTS Health Limitedis a trusted medical equipment management specialist, supporting NHS Trustsacross the UK with maintenance, compliance, and lifecycle management services.With over 40 employees and a turnover of £4.5 million, MTS Health is committedto quality, safety, and innovation in everything we do.

 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.