Technical Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1663810/152392
- Location: MTS Health Limited
- Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £25375 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 21 January 2026
About the role
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 isseeking a motivated and reliable Technical Assistant to join ouron-site team at University Hospital Southampton. This is an excellentopportunity to begin or develop a career in the healthcare technical servicessector, supporting the vital work of the NHS.
As a TechnicalAssistant, you’ll play a key role in the Bed Maintenance Service, helpingensure that all hospital beds and associated equipment are safe, clean, andready for use — directly contributing to patient comfort and care.
Working alongside ourexperienced Biomedical and Bed Technicians, you will assist with equipmentmaintenance, inspection, cleaning, and data entry, as well as help coordinatethe collection, movement, and return of beds and related equipment acrosshospital departments.
This hybrid technicaland logistical role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work,problem-solving, and being part of a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily corridor walk of entire trust to collect service beds
- Clean collected service beds ready for engineers to service/ repair
- Ward walks of entire trust to search for service beds place tags on beds and then
- Communicate with ward staff for the return of device to bed store (this can include but not always , delivering in service bed to ward to speed process up and removal of un service bed and then clean it in bed store, No patient contact is involved )
- Assist engineers with workload if required ( check over of equipment in service if large build up in workshop to allow quick re distribution of devices
- Support technicians with planned and corrective maintenance tasks on hospital beds and related equipment (training provided).
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, and infection prevention regulations.
Above is the standard dailyactivities we will be recruiting for , there will be opportunity forprogression and practical service/Maintenance work on beds and mattress pumps,with a view to a potential apprenticeship should applicant be suitable , all ofwhich will be secondary to main daily activities.
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 be provided by MTS Health to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this role.
About MTS Health
MTS Health Limited isa trusted medical equipment management specialist, supporting NHS Trusts acrossthe UK with maintenance, compliance, and lifecycle management services. Withover 40 employees and a turnover of £4.5 million, MTS Health is committed toquality, safety, and innovation in everything we do.
Why Join Us?
At MTS, we take pridein training and developing our people. You’ll gain practical experience in ahighly 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 Sodexo ismore 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 caring profession.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are inreceipt of a high volume of applications.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purposeis to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. Asthe global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our uniquecombination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Servicesand 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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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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