Technical Engineer

Progress Sales Recruitment
Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
27 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Company car 35-hour working week Flexible working hours Career progression opportunities Collaborative team environment

Technical Manager – Medical Devices –

Field based role leading the calibration, maintenance, and repair of medical devices to manufacturer and regulatory standards.

Location: Banbury (Midlands) / Field-Based (UK Travel)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Company Car

Join a Growing Leader in Medical Device Services

We’re partnering with a rapidly expanding organisation that delivers specialist warehousing, distribution, and technical services to leading manufacturers in the medical and surgical sector.

As part of this exciting growth phase, they are looking for a Technical Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, compliance, and reliability of critical medical equipment across the UK.

If you thrive in a hands-on, customer-facing role and want to make a real impact in healthcare, this is an outstanding opportunity.

The Role

This is a field-based position combining technical expertise, customer engagement, and leadership responsibility. You’ll ensure laboratory and medical equipment meets ISO 17025 standards, while delivering exceptional service to clients including hospitals and healthcare providers.

You’ll split your time between field work and the Oxford site (typically 2–3 days per week depending on workload).

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead calibration, maintenance, and repair of medical devices to manufacturer and regulatory standards

Ensure compliance with UKAS ISO 17025, QMS, and EMS requirements

Manage and support internal and external audits

Approve calibration certificates and oversee validation/verification processes

Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues efficiently

Install, commission, and test equipment at customer sites

Build strong, long-term client relationships through outstanding service

Plan and manage your own workload, coordinating with customers and suppliers

Support continuous improvement of systems, processes, and service delivery

Collaborate with internal teams including sales, operations, and service coordination

Maintain accurate service records and documentation

Stay up to date with evolving medical technologies and provide training where required

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

* Background in engineering, electronics, or medical technologies

* At least 2+ years’ experience in a technical management or similar role

* Experience working with medical devices (lab or field service environment)

* Strong understanding of regulatory standards (ISO, FDA, etc.)

* Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

* Strong organisation and communication skills

* Full, clean UK driving licence

* Confidence in customer-facing environments

Desirable:

* Experience with ISO 17025 (temperature calibration & mapping)

* F-Gas / refrigeration experience

* Broad exposure to a range of medical devices

Why Apply?

* Be part of a high-growth, innovative company

* Work on meaningful projects that support healthcare delivery

* Company car included

* Real opportunities for career progression and development

* Collaborative, supportive team environment

Additional Details

* 35-hour working week (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with flexibility)

* UK-wide travel required

* Occasional international travel for training

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a technically skilled professional with a passion for quality, compliance, and customer excellence, we’d love to hear from you

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