Medical Equipment Engineer – North Region

Supporting safe recovery at home with best‑in‑class medical equipment.

We’re a fast‑growing medical equipment provider (60% YoY growth) looking for a driven, organised Medical Equipment Engineer. The successful candidate will support the delivery, installation, servicing, maintenance, and collection of medical equipment—primarily hospital beds, hoists, and pressure care systems—across the Midlands and North of England.

This is a varied, physical, and customer‑facing role involving:

  • Field service engineering
  • Warehouse operations
  • Equipment cleaning & decontamination
  • Independent travel
  • Structured technical training

You must be comfortable working independently, managing your own day, and adapting as we scale our operations.

About Us

Home Care Hire is a specialist provider of best‑in‑class medical equipment, supporting families and healthcare professionals across England. The difference our products make is immediate and meaningful, and we take pride in delivering a service that is warm, efficient and dependable. We use cutting‑edge technology to ensure fast, safe delivery and installation, and we’re building a team that matches that standard.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Delivery & Installation

  • Transport, assemble, install, and disassemble hospital beds and associated medical equipment in private homes.
  • Safely handle individual components weighing up to 30kg.
  • Ensure equipment is set up correctly, safely, and professionally.

Driving & Logistics

  • Drive to customer locations across the Midlands and North of England.
  • Load/unload equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Maintain a clean, organised vehicle and follow route plans.

Warehouse & Inventory

  • Manage stock movements at our premises.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Warehouse & Inventory

  • Manage stock movements at our premises.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Required Experience

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in medical or mobility equipment (beds, hoists, pressure care, LOLER, repairs, servicing)
  • 7–10 years’ experience in maintenance, mechanical engineering, field service, or similar hands‑on technical work.
  • 3–5 years’ driving experience (clean licence preferred).
  • Strong practical/mechanical aptitude.
  • Good computer literacy (evidence of using app‑based systems).
  • Comfortable working independently and managing your own day.
  • Physically fit and able to lift 30kg components safely.
  • Available to work 10–15 Saturday mornings per year.
  • Customer‑facing experience.
  • Experience working in environments with hygiene or compliance requirements.

Personal Attributes

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Comfortable spending significant periods of the working day alone — both on the road and in the warehouse
  • Practical, reliable, and calm under pressure
  • Comfortable working in homes with vulnerable individuals
  • Organised and detail‑oriented
  • Friendly, respectful, and professional
  • Able to adapt to an unstructured environment as we grow
  • Proud of delivering high‑quality work

Key Information

Competitive salary (£33,000–£37,000) depending on experience)

Overtime paid when average hours exceed 40/week over a 4‑week period

Saturday overtime paid at 1.25×

All business expenses covered

Full training on equipment, safety, and procedures

Hours: 40 hours per week (averaged over 4 weeks; flexible start/finish)

Coverage: Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Stoke, Warrington, Leicester, Sheffield

Applications

Applications should be sent by email to info@homecarehire.co.uk

Please include:

  • Your CV (attached as a PDF or Word document)

  • A short note explaining why you feel you’re a good fit for the role

In the subject line, please write: Job Application – [Your Name]