DE&S Deca Electrical Equipment Engineer Medical and Dental Servicing Section (MDSS)

DE&S Deca is a specialist part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) tasked with supporting a vast range of Defence avionics, electronics and components to provide high-quality, cost-effective support to the UK Armed Forces. We have a rich heritage as the MODs in house repair, maintenance, overhaul and upgrade service provider by offering innovative solutions to guarantee best value for Defence. To find out more about DE&S Deca follow here.

DE&S has recently been integrated into the National Armaments Director Group (NAD Group). The NAD Group brings together key Ministry of Defence (MOD) organisations to unite expertise across science, technology, procurement, infrastructure, and support to provide integrated capabilities faster and more efficiently for our armed forces and our allies. This is an exciting new opportunity to enable better ways of working and empower greater collaboration across Defence. For further information about the NAD Group, please visit: National Armaments Director Group - GOV.UK

We offer 25+ days holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work for you.

As a Medical & Dental Servicing Section (MDSS) Equipment Engineer, you will inspect, install, service, repair and carry out Electrical Safety Testing of all types of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment for air, land and maritime whilst working predominantly at customers sites.

In this position, you will find yourself responding to equipment failures and urgent service requests at MOD sites within your area while adhering to operational protocols and procedures, escalating any instances of non-adherence. The role requires the ability to work independently, necessitating the demonstration of the capability to work autonomously, confidently diagnose faults, and make well-informed technical decisions. Having a customer-centric approach and possessing strong communication skills are crucial for effective interaction with Practice Managers and staff.

It would be advantageous for you to also have basic IT skills and use of Microsoft programmes such as Excel.

You will be equipped with a work van for transportation, along with a fuel card. Upon commencement of your role, you will undergo a comprehensive, fully funded 4-week residential training course. These posts also include a Field Service Representative Recruitment and Retention Allowance of 2127 per annum as well as non-mandatory opportunities for overtime paid at time and a half.

These positions are advertised at 37 hours per week. Monday Thursday 8:00 16:30, Friday 8:00 13:00.

Please note, there is one position for each of the locations advertised and interviews will be held face to face at these sites.

Unless held already, you will be expected to complete the MoD Biomedical Engineering course and relevant equipment manufacturer training within 612 months of arrival in post. This training is fully funded by the organisation.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months.

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance and business need. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

What youll be doing

• Perform self-directed Test; Diagnostics; Repair; Maintenance; Modification; Calibration and Manufacture of Equipment down to module / individual Component level using approved Engineering Documentation and techniques.
• Hold Self-Certification; Over-Signing; Certifying & Conditioning of Equipment Responsibilities (for example: Serviceable / Unserviceable / Scrap).
• Use a combination of different MOD IT software.
• Provide Specialist Advice as required.
• Work within a scheme of Engineering Governance and comply with all Policy and Legislation.

To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Lead Criterion - Minimum of a level 3 qualification in electrical/electronic engineering and some electrical engineering experience within your discipline or specialist area.
• Full UK driving licence.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions CSBC 2
• Core Behaviour 2: Managing a Quality Service CSBC 2
• Technical Competence 1: EFCF 3 Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance Practitioner
• Technical Competence 2: EFCF 4 Technical Decision Making Practitioner