Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer who is keen to learn and develop their knowledge and skills. The individual should be flexible and adaptable.

The post holder is primarily concerned with the preventative maintenance of medical devices, plus the design, production and development of equipment within the Trust. The post holder liaises with clinical, scientific and engineering staff to identify faults and repair equipment, including working in clinical areas and working with equipment manufacturers as appropriate. Provides specialist repair and support to safety critical clinical equipment ensuring the equipment operates effectively and safely with a minimum of downtime.

Equipment covered incorporates- mechanical, surgical, hydraulic, electrical and high vacuum systems. The post holder also undertakes some of the design, development and manufacture of complex new and innovative items working to a high standard of precision and safety. Provides expert technical and technological support in the delivery of critical care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dedicated, enthusiastic and self-motivated Mechanical Engineers to join the Christie Medical Physics and Engineering team here at The Christie. We are currently looking for two Mechanical Engineers to join our workshop.

Band 6 - £37,338 to progress to £44,962 as per NHS Agenda for Change pay scales. Candidates with less experience will be offered a Band 5 - £29,970 to progress to £36,483. Both roles will eligible for 12% Recruitment and Retention bonus which is reviewed annually.

Candidates should possess:

Practical abilities and the desire to work with your hands

High motivation and enthusiasm to work in the engineering maintenance environment

The ability to follow instructions and diagrams

The ability to work accurately and a good eye for detail

Good communication and problem-solving skills

Good numeracy and literacy abilities to work with data

The ability to work on your own initiative, but also be a good team worker

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.