Early Career Trainee- Field Service Engineer (Scotland, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London and Bristol)

Overview

Join GE HealthCare’s two-year Early Career Talent development programme as a Field Service Engineer trainee on a two-year fixed-term contract. You will develop technical, practical and customer-service skills while maintaining and repairing medical technology at hospitals and healthcare facilities.

What you'll do

• Support planned preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on medical equipment.
• Assist with equipment testing, calibration, installation and configuration.
• Follow a structured and methodical approach to fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Use tools, test equipment, technical documentation and diagnostic systems safely and effectively.
• Support customer issues from allocation through to resolution, escalating when additional technical support is required.
• Work alongside experienced engineers at hospitals and other customer locations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, hospital staff and internal teams.
• Keep customers informed of progress and next steps.
• Maintain accurate service records, including work completed, time spent and parts used.
• Complete service debriefs, timesheets, expenses and training records.
• Participate fully in technical training, study, workplace learning and assessments.
• Follow all safety, quality, regulatory, data privacy and company requirements.
• Take on increasing responsibility and work with greater independence as knowledge and competence develop, while seeking guidance and escalating matters where appropriate.

What you'll need

• Technical curiosity, practical aptitude and a genuine willingness to learn.
• An interest in electrical, electronic, mechanical, electromechanical or computer-based systems.
• Curiosity about how equipment works and why technical faults occur.
• Some practical, hands-on experience gained through education, employment, volunteering, hobbies or personal projects.
• Confidence using basic tools, or the aptitude and willingness to develop this skill.
• A logical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to follow technical and safety instructions carefully and accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A proactive and responsible approach to learning.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
• A calm and respectful approach when dealing with unexpected problems or customer concerns.
• Basic IT skills.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
• A relevant technical qualification, practical background or demonstrable technical aptitude.
• Relevant qualifications may include a BTEC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering; an HNC or HND in an engineering discipline; an engineering, maintenance, electrical or electromechanical apprenticeship; T Levels, A Levels or equivalent qualifications containing relevant technical subjects; a degree in engineering, electronics or another related technical discipline; another relevant technical or vocational qualification; or equivalent practical technical experience and aptitude.
• A full and valid driving licence permitting you to drive in the UK by the programme start date of 2 November 2026.
• The ability and willingness to drive regularly and independently across your assigned regional Service Area.
• Flexibility to travel in line with customer, operational and training requirements.
• Willingness and ability to attend training at other UK locations and, where required for the programme, overseas.
• The ability to stay away from home occasionally for training or operational requirements.
• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the fixed-term contract.
• The ability to understand technical training and safety instructions and communicate clearly and effectively with customers and colleagues in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice to have

• Previous experience with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, computers, electronics, domestic equipment, machinery, repairs, maintenance or technical projects.

Details

• Two-year fixed-term contract.
• Two-year Early Career Talent development programme.
• Planned start date: 1st December 2026.
• Regional Service Areas: Scotland, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London and Bristol.
• Mobile, field-based role involving significant travel to hospitals and other customer locations.
• Regular independent driving across the assigned regional Service Area.
• Occasional early starts or later finishes.
• Changes to planned activities when urgent customer needs arise.
• Occasional overnight stays.
• Attendance at technical training away from the home location.
• A company vehicle, laptop, mobile phone, appropriate toolkit, uniform and personal protective equipment will be provided.
• Successful completion may lead to consideration for a Field Service Engineer opportunity, subject to satisfactory performance, required training and qualifications, demonstrated competence and an available business position; any future appointment would require a separate recruitment and offer process.