Field Service Engineer (North Region)
Publication date:
20 November 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:UFIEL - UK - Field based employees.
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As the Field Engineer you are responsible for the service activity on products supplied by Baxter/Hillrom (Smart Beds / Safe Patient handling equipment) you will cover several accounts based in Leeds, North Staffordshire, Midlands and Manchester.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Install, service, repair and maintain products, distributed by Baxter/Hillrom .
- Establish & maintain timely customer communications & 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).
- Responsible for maintaining and documenting the assigned calibration equipment
- Provide technical support for in-bound calls from customer & patients, detail the job on the system and undertake the relevant actions.
- Maintain up-to-date technical competence in assigned products by successfully completing the relevant training and development.
- Be the technical expert and support for customers, account managers and engineers. This includes being the technical escalation point for the designated product group
- Provide technical feedback into contracts & tender submissions
- Review critical metrics regularly and adapt the working practices to ensure service level is maximised
What You'll Bring:
- Degree, 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 level of practical experience in the relevant technical/engineering discipline with measured KPIs
- 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
What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?
- Competitive total compensation package
- Professional development opportunities
- High importance is placed on work-life balance
- Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce
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