Field Service Engineer (North London and East Midlands area)
Job Purpose (Role Definition):
To provide a first class repair and maintenance service to customers and end users of Inspiration Healthcare products and equipment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Identify, develop and close service contract opportunities in your assigned territory;
* Test, diagnose, repair and calibrate customers' equipment, ensuring that it is left in a fully operational state, or otherwise communicate to customer if additional work is required and the timescale for its completion;
* Use the necessary tools/instruments as required for the proper and safe performance of the task;
* Plan workload to ensure that repairs and maintenance are carried out in a timely manner in line with Company and customer expectations;
* Where appropriate, provide training on the operation of life support equipment for both internal and external technicians and engineers, where required;
* Respond to service related queries and technical requests of existing and new customers;
* Maintain thorough technical product knowledge including the ability to demonstrate and provide training on the Company's products;
* Ensure paperwork and documentation is up-to-date and accurate for traceability of all repairs and parts used;
* Strengthen the quality and volume of relationships between the Company and existing and new customers through the provision of a high quality, efficient, courteous and professional service;
* Provide routine written and verbal reports to your line manager on your service activity;
* Suggest improvements to products and detail competitor activity;
* Maintain and develop organisational culture, values and reputation in all markets and with customers, principals, partners and regulatory/official bodies;
* Address customer issues effectively and in a timely manner, seeking support and guidance where required;
* Collaborate closely with sales, marketing and R&D where required to ensure customer satisfaction and targets are met;
* Comply with hospital access credentialing requirements as required;
* Adhere to the Company's Quality policy and objectives, and the requirements of the Company's Business Management System through Q-Pulse;
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures relevant to role;
* Participate in the Company's 24/7 telephone support service by being available out of core working hours (rota system) and for the possible delivery or support of emergency equipment;
* Actively participate as a member of the service team in terms of maintaining morale, building a successful service function, and proactively contributing to discussions and meetings;
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and regulations;
* Uphold the ethos and good name of IHL at all times;
* Attend training courses if required.
Management Responsibilities
None
Experience and Qualifications Required
Mandatory:
* Hands on practical experience of using tools and instruments in a technical service role;
* Building relationships and communicating successfully with hospital staff;
* Full driving licence and an ability to travel in the UK and occasionally overseas
Desirable:
* Experience in servicing operating theatre and/or critical care products.
* Healthcare / medical device industry background;
* Clinical knowledge of product application;
Key Skills and Competencies
* The ability to proficiently use a variety of hand tools and instruments;
* The ability to quickly identify and resolve technical product issues;
* The ability to operate efficiently and successfully in a demanding customer environment;
* Able to demonstrate and provide training on both disposable products and capital equipment to hospitals and other healthcare institutions in a professional, articulate manner;
* The ability to learn quickly and establish a high degree of technical knowledge and expertise in different products and their application;
* Knowledgeable of, and sympathetic to, the commercial and business aspects of any transaction;
* Understanding and application of healthcare regulations and quality standards in the UK and international markets.
* Knowledgeable of quality assurance principles and policies;
* Strong awareness and understanding of good health and safety practice.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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