Apprentice Field Service Engineer

MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION LTD

BANBURY OXON (OX16 3TB)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 25 August 2025)

Posted on 7 August 2025

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Summary

MedScience is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate must hold a full UK driving licence, as the role involves extensive travel across the UK.

Wage

£18,200 a year

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Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Perform schedules preventive maintenance (PPM) and complete repairs as require on medical devices as per manufacture's guidance
  • Install and commission medical devices at client sites, following manufacturer guidelines and specifications. Ensure proper setup, calibration, and testing to verify functionality and performance
  • Maintain accurate records of service activities, including service reports, maintenance logs, and parts used. Enter relevant data into the company's service management system and ensure compliance with regulatory documentation requirements
  • Stay current with new technologies and advancements in the medical devices industry
  • Participate in training programs and workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge
  • Work to maintain a high standard of customer service and protect your health and safety as well as that of your colleagues, our customers and members of the public
  • Adhere to quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. Follow safety protocols and best practices to minimise risks and ensure the safety of patients and users
  • Collaborate effectively with other members of the service team, as well as sales, operations, and administrative staff, to coordinate service activities and support company objectives
  • Maintain spare part stock wherever necessary

Where you'll work

CEPHALON HOUSE
UNIT 8 MANOR PARK
WILDMERE IND ESTATE
BANBURY OXON
OX16 3TB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Qualifications included:

  • Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
    Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (workplace)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills- maths (If required)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills- English (If required)
  • End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
  • College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*)

Other in:

Must have a Level 3 qualification in engineering, (grade Pass, Distinction, Merit)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Time Management
  • Motivated
  • Interest in Engineering
  • UK Full Driving Licence

Other requirements

Must have a Level 3 qualification in engineering, ideally with electrical (board level) and mechanical engineering knowledge. This is field service role, where the candidate will be travelling across UK, where some days will long days and some will involved staying over for a night or so, accommodation and food allowance will be paid by the company as per company policy. College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Applicants to be 18 and above and hold a UK clean driving licence.

About this employer

MedScience Distribution Ltd. provides innovative, high-quality medical, surgical solutions and patient monitoring equipment throughout the UK and Europe. The MedScience Distribution Ltd. product portfolio is carefully chosen to satisfy the increasing demand for state-of-the-art quality products and support, being made by today’s laboratory, medical and scientific service providers. We have exclusive distribution agreements with 90% of our suppliers and we have built unrivalled expertise in product specialty and service since its establishment.

https://medscienceuk.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completing Apprentice programme, if the candidate is competent the role will be converted into a Full time Field Service Engineer role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Sally Parr

s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org

07879128768

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336020.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 25 August 2025)

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