Field Service Engineer – Medical Equipment – North West England

Company: Baxter Healthcare
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

12 month fixed term contract for field service engineer – ideal location Leicester, Stoke on Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Peterborough, Staffod.

Responsibilities

  • Install, service, repair and maintain products distributed by Baxter/Hillrom.
  • Establish and maintain timely customer communications and relationships, along with other key partners (e.g. team members and business units).
  • Report all relevant service activity, ensuring updated and accurate service data in the service system (all work orders should be closed within the same day).
  • Maintain and document assigned calibration equipment.
  • Provide technical support for inbound calls from customers and patients, detail the job on the system and undertake relevant actions.
  • Maintain up-to-date technical competence in assigned products by successfully completing relevant training and development.
  • Act as technical expert and primary contact for customers, account managers and engineers for any critical issues related to the designated product group.
  • Provide technical feedback into contracts and tender submissions.
  • Review critical metrics regularly and adapt working practices to ensure service level is maximised.

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree or equivalent experience, HNC/HND or equivalent level qualification in the relevant engineering field (e.g., medical technology, electronic, mechanical) would be advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good organisation and prioritisation skills.
  • Good proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Excel).
  • Good technical problem solving skills.
  • In-depth practical experience in the relevant technical/engineering field with measured critical metrics.
  • Demonstrable experience in meeting business critical timeframes and deadlines.
  • Successful experience in managing and engaging with customers.
  • Good IT knowledge on general connectivity, network integration of devices, wireless protocols, mobile network technologies, software support and cyber security standards would be advantageous.

Job Requirements

  • Participating in 24 hr on-call (where required).
  • Lone-working.
  • Frequent and regular travel within the assigned geographical region in UK/Ireland. May need to travel to other locations in UK, Ireland & Europe on an occasional basis.
  • Full UK/Ireland driving licence.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • High importance is placed on work-life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Posted: July 1st, 2026