Endoscopy Engineer

at  Avensys UK Ltd

ABOUT US

Avensys are one of the UKs leading Bio-Medical Engineering companies, supplying and maintaining medical equipment as well as providing training to the nations (and in some cases beyond!) Bio-Medical Engineers. In 2018, Avensys was acquired by the VAMED Group, a multinational company that operates in 95 countries and employs over 18,000 people worldwide. Avensys are the bio-medical engineering arm for VAMED in the UK, accompanied by sister companies IHSS (Sterilisation) and Audere Medical Services Limited (Decontamination). Avensys continues to operate independently of our parent company, focusing on the needs of our customers in the UK market. However, involvement with the VAMED Group has allowed us to benefit from their relationships with manufacturers across the world as well as leverage their financial might. Working as part of this international group enables us to provide our customers with an increased range of services as well as an ever-improving value proposition.

In joining Avensys as an Endoscopy Engineer, you will become part of a team of the nation’s best EBME engineers. We are renowned in the industry for the high standard of service we offer, and this is due in no small part to the capability and diligence of our engineers. This particular role will involve the servicing and repair of all endoscopy equipment covered by the overarching contracts awarded to Avensys UK Ltd. You will work closely with the Endoscopy Workshop Manager and the wider team, ensuring smooth operations. Your ability to work independently is key, with fine motor skills and excellent eye coordination being essential for this role. Fault finding and analysis skills are also crucial for success. Your responsibilities will include undertaking scheduled PPM maintenance, servicing, and modification of various endoscopes, including minor repairs and major repairs of Olympus endoscopes. You will also be required to carry out emergency repairs and rectification when needed. It is important to ensure best practices in the maintenance, control, and observance of engineering processes and procedures for servicing and repair. Engineering activities must be conducted using the appropriate safety precautions and standards. You must operate in accordance with company policies and procedures and liaise with the Sales Manager to support new business identified or gained. Providing clinical staff with the latest technical advice and assistance is also part of your role. Furthermore, you will need to ensure an understanding of MHRA Device Alerts and take action where necessary. You will also be responsible for individual workshop tasks, including COSHH, stock taking, and managing consumables.