Junior Field Service Engineer (Level 1)
Apprentices or Junior Engineers welcome
Location: Cambridgeshire & surrounding areas (candidates ideally based in Herts, North East Essex or Cambridgeshire)
Travel: Regional role with UK-wide travel and occasional overnight stays
Salary: £28,350 + full benefits package
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified apprentice from any technical trade (electrical, mechanical, automotive, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) to step into a field-based engineering role, working on medical and care equipment including:
Profiling beds
Air pressure mattresses (APMs)
Assisted baths
Hoists
Scales and plinthsAs a Level 1 Field Service Engineer, you'll focus on planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), installations, and basic repairs, supporting more experienced engineers with complex diagnostics. This gives you the chance to build real-world experience while developing your technical skills in a structured, supportive environment.
This is a fully field-based role, travelling across your region and occasionally across the UK.
What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out planned servicing, inspection, and basic repairs on care and medical equipment
Installing and assembling profiling beds and air pressure mattresses
Supporting Level 2 engineers on larger or more technical jobs
Collecting and delivering equipment where required
Completing digital service reports via mobile device
Ensuring high standards of health & safety and customer interaction
Maintaining tools, van stock, and equipment
What We're Looking For
Recently qualified apprentice or junior engineers in any technical trade (e.g. electrical, mechanical, automotive, maintenance, plumbing, HVAC)
Hands-on, practical mindset with a willingness to learn
Good communication skills and a professional approach on customer sites
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel and stay away occasionally
Progression
Clear pathway into Level 2 Field Service Engineer
Opportunity to progress into fault finding, diagnostics, and repair work
Ongoing training and support from experienced engineers
Salary & Benefits
Basic salary: £28,350
Company van provided
Paid door-to-door (40 hours per week)
Bonus scheme (after successful probation)
Overtime available
23 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
All accommodation and expenses covered for overnight stays
Healthcare & wellbeing support (GP and mental health access)
Team rewards, lunches, and incentives
Quarterly team meetings and annual reviews
Why Apply?
Ideal first step into field service engineering from any technical background
Gain experience on specialist medical and care equipment
Strong work-life balance (no on-call, no complex repairs at Level 1)
Join a fast-growing, supportive team with clear progression