Job Description

Medical Air & Vacuum Systems Specialist

Midland Medical Services Ltd

Location:

Field-based - hospitals, laboratories, universities

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

Role Overview

Midland Medical Services Ltd is seeking a

Compressor Engineer

to work as part of a team on

medical air and vacuum generation equipment

. This role is hands-on and mechanically focused, specialising in

Screw and Piston compressors, Desiccant Dryers, and plant performance

.

You will be responsible for keeping compressor and vacuum plant operating reliably in critical healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities

Service, overhaul, and fault-find on medical air and vacuum generation plant Work extensively on: Oil-free and lubricated screw compressors Piston compressors Desiccant dryers and filtration systems Vacuum pumps and receivers Other Medical Gas equipment Diagnose mechanical failures, pressure issues, air quality faults, and performance degradation Carry out plant-level PPMs including strip-downs, component replacement, and performance testing Support commissioning and major remedial works on compressor plant Participate in a 24/7 emergency call-out rota (1 week in 4-5) Complete detailed service reports and performance records Work flexibly, including early starts, late finishes, nights, and overnight stays when required
About You

Essential:

Qualified and experienced compressor engineer Strong mechanical engineering background Proven experience with screw and piston compressors Ability to diagnose complex mechanical and performance faults

Desirable:

Desiccant dryer maintenance and dew-point control Vacuum pump servicing Experience in medical, laboratory, or clean-air environments Pneumatic and compressed air systems
Medical gas-specific training and compliance instruction will be provided.

Why Join Us?

Specialist role with clear technical ownership Work on mission-critical compressed air systems Advanced training on medical-grade air and vacuum equipment Long-term career development within a niche engineering sector
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Experience:

Compressors: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road