Job Description

ABOUT US


Avensys is the UK's largest independent bio-medical engineering company. We are medical device experts and we're proud to play our part assisting healthcare providers across the UK and abroad. Our offering is simple, we can take care of all of your medical device needs including supply, maintenance, resale/disposal and training - leaving our customers to focus on providing excellent patient care.


Independence means that we are not aligned with any particular manufacturers, and consequently, we only ever seek to provide the best service for our customers. We make sure that devices are kept in service and that any device procured through Avensys is the one that best suits our customers requirements - not the one that works best for us.


When dealing with medical devices, mistakes can cost lives, which is why our culture puts staff training at the forefront of what we do. We believe providing first-class training to our employees empowers them to provide the premium, reliable service that we strive for and is the best way to guarantee patient safety.


We are dedicated to providing the highest quality service in the industry. As an ISO9001, ISO13485 and ISO14001 accredited company, you can rest assured that our processes, environmental credentials and systems infrastructure are of the highest standard and that you will receive industry-leading services, excellent communication and total regulatory compliance.


THE ROLE

Undertake scheduled PPM maintenance, servicing and modification. Undertake emergency repair and rectification. Identify faults using test equipment.
o Dental equipment commissioning/decommissioning (X-rays, suction motors, chairs, compressors, and desktop items etc). o Surgery installations and safe removal of equipment (X-rays, suction motors, chairs, compressors, and all desktop items).

Fit multi brand PPM service kits on all equipment. EST and servicing using correct test equipment. Detailed site surveys (new installations). Partake in the Company on call rota system in which you will be required to carry a pager and respond to emergency call outs. Ensuring best practise in the maintenance, control and observance of engineering process and procedures for servicing and repair. Ensuring engineering activities are undertaken using appropriate engineering safety precautions and standards. Management of spare parts required for the servicing and repair. Ensure high standards of engineering hygiene are always maintained. Operate in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures. Liaise with Contracts Manager for externally supported equipment and manufacturers maintenance contracts. Attend manufacturer training. Providing the appropriate clinical staff with the latest technical advice and assistance. Mentoring of Junior Engineers. Mentoring to include face to face on the job training alongside telephone support. Creating processes for equipment service and repair procedure. Writing Risk Assessments and Method statements for project work. Control of test equipment and inventories. The control of all equipment publications and manufacturers technical information, ensuring that all amendments are carried out as necessary. Ensuring that MHRA Device Alerts are read, and Serious Equipment Failure signals are actioned where necessary.


ABOUT YOU

Experienced background working with air lines, water, and electrics. Good dental equipment knowledge to provide quotations. Excellent communication to be able to liaise with internal staff and key contacts at contracts. Attention to detail. Initiative and drive to work independently. Planning, time management, administration, and organisational skills. IT literacy including Microsoft Office. Experience in Dental Engineering is essential.


THE TERMS


Contract Term: Permanent - Full Time


Salary: Negotiable Based on experience.


Hours of Work: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday - 1 hour unpaid lunch break


Base of work: Field based - Nationwide - Relocation package available if required


Annual Leave: 23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to a maximum of 28 days).


Benefits: Pension scheme, laptop, enhanced family friendly benefits, private medical insurance after 1 year of service, sick pay scheme.


You will be required to provide proof of right to work in the UK. If you think you could be the right person to join our friendly team, we would love to hear from you.


A Note from Us Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to offer individual feedback. However, if your application is successful, you'll be contacted within seven working days.