Lead Engineer - Moving and Handling Equipment

​​​​​​The Company: 

• Leading manufacturer and distributor of quality healthcare equipment to the NHS, Care Home and Community markets 

• Great product and ongoing training 

• Very well respected manufacturer 

• International presence 

 

The Role of the Lead Engineer 

• Leading by example to support and improve the performance of a group of Service Engineers, specifically technical knowledge, efficiency, safety, quality of work, and customer service.   

• Carry out the duties of a Service Engineer in own region (HA, UB, N, NW, W postcodes) and regularly report back to the Service Manager on any areas of concern. 

• LOLER inspections, Planned Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on Moving and Handling equipment within Nursing and Care environments. 

• Includes Mobiles Hoists, Ceiling Track Hoists and Bathing Systems. 

• PUWER Service and Repairs. 

• Includes Profiling beds, Wheelchairs and other such equipment. 

• Weight testing equipment with numerous 20KG sandbag weights. 

• Responsible for accurate timesheet reporting, correctly detailing job reports, recording travel time, tagging, and labelling equipment, etc. 

 

Benefits of the Lead Engineer 

• £38k-£40k basic salary

• Overtime & standby/callout available 

• Company Van 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, * Option to buy up to 5 days from next holiday year  

• 9 Days full CSP a year  

• Mobile phone  

• iPad 

• Tools  

• Fuel card  

• Trade card  

• Premier inn card 

• Additional 2 days annual leave if no sickness during a calendar year 

• Pension scheme  

• Health cash plan scheme 

 

The Ideal Person for the Lead Engineer 

• Minimum of 2 years of LOLER examination experience  

• Previous experience in the maintenance and repair of moving and handling equipment.  

• Driving license  

• Strong communication skills 

• Keen attention to detail, precise work, and accurate documentation 

• Strong customer focus 

• Experienced in health and safety guidelines 

• Electrical/Mechanical Background  

• Previous experience in the maintenance and repair of moving and handling equipment.  

• Clean Driving license  

 

If you think the role of Lead Engineer is for you, apply now! 

 

Consultant: David Gray

Email: davidg@otrsales.co.uk 

Tel no. 0208 397 4114 

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. 

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