Mobility Equipment Engineer
Suffolk and surrounding areas
£30,000 to £34,000 + van + benefits
A growing engineering business is looking for a Mobility Equipment Engineer to join its field service team covering Suffolk and surrounding areas.
This role focuses on inspecting, servicing and maintaining specialist lifting and care equipment used within healthcare and care environments. It is a hands‑on engineering role where the work you carry out plays a direct part in keeping equipment safe and operational for people who rely on it every day.
Full training and long‑term development are available, making this a strong opportunity for engineers who enjoy field‑based work and want a stable career within a specialist sector.
The Role
You will visit customer sites to inspect, service and maintain lifting and patient handling equipment.
Responsibilities
* Carry out LOLER inspections and planned maintenance on care equipment.
* Fault find and carry out repairs where required.
* Ensure equipment meets safety standards and compliance regulations.
* Identify worn components and recommend remedial work.
* Complete service reports, inspection documentation and job sheets.
* Manage your own schedule and maintain van stock and equipment.
* Deliver a professional and customer‑focused service on site.
Most work takes place within care homes, hospitals, and healthcare environments across Suffolk and the surrounding area but can at times require travel further afield.
About You
This role would suit someone with experience with mobility equipment or LOLER inspections, or an experienced field service engineer looking to move into the sector.
Relevant backgrounds could include mobility equipment, stairlifts, patient handling equipment, lifting systems or general mechanical service engineering.
Experience that would be beneficial includes:
* LOLER inspection experience.
* Field service or maintenance engineering background.
* Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
* Understanding of health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work independently in the field.
* Full UK driving licence.
Engineering qualifications in mechanical or electrical disciplines are beneficial but not essential as training is available.
Package
£30,000 to £34,000 basic salary.
Additional benefits include:
* Company van
* Travel time paid
* Overtime/on‑call/standby available but not mandatory
* Tools, uniform and IT equipment provided
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Private medical, dental and optical cover
* Life assurance
* Company sick pay
* Retention bonus and recognition scheme
* Ongoing training and development
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