Medical Engineering (EBME) Technician
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£42,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3113 (66% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £42,500, and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 5246 (Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3113 Engineering technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
5246 Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3213 Medical and dental technicians Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Medical Engineering (EBME) Technician
Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board
The Medical Engineering (EBME) Team support all users of medical equipment in the acute and community hospitals within the Health Board, ensuring that equipment is always safe for use and that it performs as expected, maintaining the safety of both the users and our patients.
Previous experience of medical equipment is desirable but not essential if you have extensive previous experience of the repair and maintenance of complex electronic equipment. Support and training is offered ensuring excellent career prospects. The successful candidate will be appraised on a yearly basis, and with a view to develop their knowledge and skills where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will provide technical support service in relation to a wide range of medical equipment throughout the Central region of BCULHB.
Duties will include:
- The repair, calibration, planned maintenance and commissioning of medical equipment.
- Provide advice and support users of medical equipment on the functions and maintenance of devices.
- Assist in evaluation of maintenance requirements, investigation of incidents and trial of equipment.
- Requisition spares and materials, accept deliveries of materials and equipment booking them in following set procedures.
- Maintain knowledge and keep up to date with technical developments.
- Have a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional electronics knowledge to degree level or HNC/HND plus short courses or equivalent training and experience
- Equivalent experience in an electronics repair role
- Served an electronics based apprenticeship
Essential criteria
- Experience of electronic instrumentation fault diagnosis and repair on industrial or medical equipment
- Experience of ISO 9001 quality Management Systems
- Experience of mentoring trainees and/or students
- Working within clinical environments
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering technicians (SOC 3113) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sample- Middle half £33,540–50,648
- Median £42,172
- Going rate £42,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–38,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3113 going rate of £42,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.