Qualified Inspector - Medical Repair Service

Olympus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical equipment company is seeking a Qualified Inspector for their Southend-On-Sea facility. This entry-level role involves performing product disassembly, refurbishment, and repair, while ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have 5 GCSE's and strong technical understanding with good communication skills. This role offers competitive salary and generous benefits including private medical cover and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave entitlement

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Annual health check

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidised staff restaurant

Free parking

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a technical role or fine hand skills gained through other means.
• Ability to perform light manual work while seated or standing.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, refurbish, repair, and test products according to guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain quality checks throughout the repair process.
• Document relevant information throughout the repair.

Skills

Understanding written technical information

Clear communication skills

High attention to detail

Problem solving/fault finding

Good computer literacy

Education

5 GCSE's

Job description

Qualified Inspector – Medical Repair Service

Responsibilities

• Product disassembly, refurbishment, repair, assembly, and testing processes depending on stage requirements in accordance to the Technical Services Global Guidelines and the relevant regulatory standards.
• Repair in line with method sheets and/or repair manuals, including other relevant processes and procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements as determined by the risk assessment; Escalate incidents, near misses and identified hazards.
• Responsibility for the quality of the product for the designated stage of the repair, meeting minimum target requirements and performing inspection checks throughout the repair process.
• Achieve customer satisfaction by working to the required productivity and quality targets in line with divisional goals.
• Use specialist calibrated tooling and test equipment defined for the repair process.
• Adopt a continuous improvement mindset and work to relevant Lean and 6S expectations.
• Use service management and administration systems to record all relevant information for the repairs, including process times.
• Follow shop floor management in your area by using the FIFO (First In, First Out) principle for repairs and support effective WIP (work in progress) management within the process.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE's.
• Ability to understand written technical information.
• Previous experience in a technical role or fine hand skills gained through other means.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Problem solving/fault finding.
• Good computer literacy, including the use of e‑mail and data entry.

Physical Requirements

The role requires you to be on your feet for extended periods during day‑to‑day activities. Carrying out inspections involves light manual work, which can be performed while seated or standing at a designated bench/stage. Movement throughout the workshop is required to access various equipment.

Competencies

• Patient Focus – We put patients at the heart of everything.
• Integrity – We do the right thing.
• Innovation – We look for new ways to make things better.
• Impact – We take accountability and get things done.
• Empathy – We care for one another and work together.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous annual leave entitlement.
• Private medical cover.
• Comprehensive company pension scheme.
• Annual health check with BUPA, funded by us.
• Employee Assistance Program to support health, mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Subsidised staff restaurant and free parking at HQ.
• Discounted gym and wellness memberships, cashback and discounts with major UK retailers.

Further Information

We value the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles, and prioritise inclusion and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering a non‑discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.

We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to this role at Olympus, to apply.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Location: Southend‑On‑Sea, England, United Kingdom