Dental Engineer

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Dental Engineer

Join Truly Dental as a Dental Engineer: travel across Ireland and the UK to service dental equipment, keep clinics safe and running, with full training and a patient focused team.

Truly Dental is one of the fastest-growing dental organizations in Ireland and the United Kingdom, committed to delivering high-quality dental care through a modern and expanding network of clinics. By combining exceptional clinical standards with operational excellence, Truly Dental is creating accessible, patient-centered dental experiences while investing in people, technology, and innovation.

Why Join Truly Dental?

Work in a modern, technology-driven clinical environment

Join a supportive team where collaboration and learning matter

Be part of a growing international dental group

Opportunity for long-term career development

Make a real impact on patient experience every day

Get a feel for our team and culture before applying:

The Dental Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the operational continuity of our clinics by maintaining, servicing, and repairing dental equipment across the group. This position directly supports clinical teams by ensuring every surgery remains safe, efficient, and fully operational, enabling an exceptional patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, servicing, and repairs on dental equipment across the clinic network.

Diagnose technical issues and implement effective corrective actions to minimize downtime.

Respond to equipment failures and ensure rapid restoration of critical systems.

Travel across Ireland and, when required, the UK to provide technical support and maintenance services.

Work closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure all surgeries remain fully functional and compliant.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, service logs, and equipment performance reports.

Monitor equipment health and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance.

Participate in occasional emergency and weekend call outs when required.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance processes and operational standards.

Requirements

Education

Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electromechanics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.

Additional certifications in medical equipment maintenance or technical service are considered an advantage.

Experience

Previous experience in equipment maintenance, field service, technical support, or repair roles.

Experience working with dental equipment is desirable but not essential.

Experience working independently across multiple locations is highly valued.

Experience in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Technical Expertise

Mechanical and electrical diagnostics.

Preventive and corrective maintenance.

Equipment troubleshooting and repair.

Technical reporting and documentation.

Health and safety awareness.

Languages

Professional working proficiency in English.

Software

Microsoft Office Suite.

Maintenance management systems or service tracking platforms (desirable).

Core Competencies

Problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Accountability and ownership.

Planning and organization.

Adaptability and flexibility.

Customer-service mindset.

Resilience under pressure.

Continuous learning and curiosity.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

Naturally curious and eager to learn.

Hands on and solution oriented.

Comfortable working independently.

Calm and methodical under pressure.

Takes pride in delivering high quality work.

Enjoys variety, travel, and solving real world challenges.

Why Join Us?

Full Training and Development: Previous dental engineering experience is an advantage, not a requirement. We are committed to investing in the right candidate and providing the training necessary to build expertise in dental equipment and clinical environments.

Company Van: A fully equipped company van will be provided, allowing you to travel efficiently across our clinic network.

Professional Tools: All tools and equipment required to perform the role effectively are provided from day one.

Travel Allowances: Comprehensive travel, fuel, and expense allowances are included to support your work across multiple locations.

Career Growth: Join an organization experiencing significant growth and expansion, creating long-term opportunities for career development and progression.

Paid Overtime: All overtime, including emergency weekend call outs, is fully compensated.

Important Information Before Applying

This is a field based role requiring regular travel throughout Ireland and occasional travel to the United Kingdom.

A valid driver's license is strongly preferred.

Availability for occasional emergency and weekend support is required.

The role involves working independently while maintaining close collaboration with clinical and operational teams.

Candidates without dental industry experience are encouraged to apply if they possess strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn.

About Truly Dental

Founded in 2012

Co workers 500

Turnover 5M

Tell us about a piece of equipment or machinery you have repaired or maintained. What was the issue, how did you diagnose it, and what was the outcome?

This role requires regular travel across Ireland and occasional travel to the UK. Are you comfortable working in a field based role and travelling when required? Please describe any previous experience working independently across multiple locations.

This role often requires responding to unexpected equipment issues that can disrupt clinic operations. Can you tell us about a time when you took ownership of a critical problem and ensured it was resolved successfully? What actions did you take and what was the result?