Job description for Medical & Dental Servicing Section (MDSS) Equipment Engineer

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 customer’s 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 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 below and interviews will be held face to face at these sites in March (please note this is subject to change).

• Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BG
• Stirling, Scotland, FK7 7RR
• Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 0BS
• Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2LS
• Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UT

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 you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t 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or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.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 isn’t 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 you’ll 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.

Person specification

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

• Level 3 qualification in electrical/electronic engineering and some electrical engineering experience within their discipline or specialist area.

• Full UK driving licence.

• MoD biomedical engineering certificate as required by JSP 473 or will agree to attend a 4 week (Monday to Friday) fully paid for residential course upon appointment (currently MoD Lyneham).

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

• Core Behaviour 1: Making Effective Decisions – CSBC2

• Core Behaviour 2: Managing a Quality Service – CSBC2

• Technical Competence 1: EFCF 3 Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance – Practitioner

• Technical Competence 2: EFCF 4 Technical Decision Making – Practitioner

Offered Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,500, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,835 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Civil Service Recruitment Principles: Recruitment Principles – Civil Service Commission
• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-Terms-and-Conditions
• Civil Service Code: The Code – Civil Service Commission

Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed here.

Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section ‘Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.’

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories (CV Review) listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Please Note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the relative importance of the assessed competencies as per the hierarchy below:

• 1st: Core Behaviour 1
• 2nd: Core Behaviour 1
• 3rd: Technical Competencies
• 4th: CV Review

In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to utilise an additional assessment.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.

If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints – Civil Service Commission