Field Service Engineer – Optical Medical Devices

Company: Thomas Lee Recruitment

Location: Southampton

Posted: April 22nd, 2026

This is high-end optical medical equipment used by some of the biggest names on the UK high street. Precision kit. Customer-facing. And increasingly software-driven.

This isn't just spanners and screwdrivers; it's installing software, configuring, troubleshooting, and explaining tech to end users without making it sound like rocket science. You'll fit right in.

What you'll be doing

What you'll need

  1. Background in medical devices, think X-ray, dental, hospital equipment, anything regulated and technical
  2. Strong IT confidence. Not only can you use a laptop. Proper system setup, software installs, connectivity issues, problem solving
  3. Electrical or mechanical qualifications, City and Guilds, BTEC, or time served experience
  4. Comfort working independently across a regional patch/We do like to see proven Field service experience. 

In essence, you're part engineer, part IT support, part trainer, and part problem solver.

The company services and installs to independant, and the biggest high street and health care companies in the country. 

About Us:
At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional, and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure the best possible match.

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