Location: Home-based covering the Southern Region
Salary: £38,000 per annum (rising to £42,000 after probation) + Overtime & Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a skilled Mobile X-Ray Engineer to join a well-established engineering team, providing maintenance and support across the Southern Region. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking for a home-based position with structured shifts, excellent benefits, and clear career progression.
As part of a five-member team, you will follow a structured shift pattern, ensuring a good work-life balance while supporting critical sites when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and repair of X-Ray equipment at various customer locations.
* Provide on-call support on a rotating basis, including daytime and night shifts.
* Offer remote troubleshooting and telephone support during night shifts (typically low call volume).
* Attend occasional training sessions at the company’s factory.
* Ensure all work is completed to high safety and compliance standards.
Shift Pattern:
* Weeks 1–3: Standard Monday to Friday schedule (36-hour workweek).
* Week 4 (Day Shift): On-call duty for emergency response at critical sites from Monday to Friday.
* Week 5 (Night Shift): On-call coverage from 4 PM to 4 AM, mainly remote support, plus weekend coverage.
Additional Benefits:
* Weekend coverage bonus: An additional 5-hour overtime payment will be added to your salary per covered weekend.
* Overtime: Any hours worked beyond the standard 36-hour week will be paid at time and a half.
What’s on Offer:
* Starting salary of £38,000, increasing to £42,000 after completing a six-month probation and gaining competency for independent call-outs.
* 25 days of annual leave, plus eight statutory holidays.
* Salaries paid directly into your bank account on the 27th of each month.
* Fully expensed company vehicle for work-related travel.
* Company credit card for work-related expenses.
* Satellite navigation system, laptop, mobile phone, and necessary tools provided.
Requirements:
* Proven experience working on X-Ray or similar electro-mechanical equipment.
* A strong understanding of diagnostics, servicing, and repair processes.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Willingness to travel across the Southern Region as required.
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Salary description
£38000.00 - £42000.00 per year