Adaptations Technician

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days + public holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted travel (Solent ferry)

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council is seeking a part-time Technician to support the Community Equipment Service on the Isle of Wight. The role involves designing, making and installing adaptations such as banister rails, ramps and handrails, while maintaining high standards of customer service in a busy equipment team.

You will work flexibly, manage your own workload, and contribute to service improvements in line with national best practices. An out of hours rota may apply for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in adaptations/alterations such as designing, making and installing banister rails, ramps and metal handrails.

Responsibilities

• Carry out adaptations/alterations including design, build and install of equipment.
• Maintain accurate CES systems and data.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Team player

ICT skills

Job description

22 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who has previous or current relevant experience to provide adaptation duties. This role will be within a health and social care jointly funded community equipment stores environment.

The Community Equipment Service provides a vital role in supporting the Islands vulnerable community. We are seeking applications from those that can demonstrate a customer focused approach, and who can also provide support in our warehouse functions. The candidate would need to demonstrate their enthusiasm, hardworking approach, flexibility and commitment to working in a busy community equipment team and oversee improvements to the operations and the way the service is provided.

Duties will include:

• To carry out adaptations/alterations such as the designing, making and installation of banister rails, ramps and metal handrails and any special equipment.
• Customer focused approach, utilising experience and specialist expertise for tailoring solutions to best meet the desired outcomes.
• Maintain technical skills and knowledge in order to advise and guide professional stakeholders and clients as necessary.
• To work independently and flexibly to support Adaptations Department and wider CES team.
• To maintain CES systems to ensure all data is accurate and up to date.
• To maintain professional relationships with stakeholders to support the development of the service.
• To support the CES Manager in developing the service in line with national best practice.
• To participate in an out of hour’s rota for emergency breakdowns and equipment requests.

The successful applicant will be a capable technician with excellent communication skills, highly motivated, flexible, be a team player with a 'can do' attitude and good ICT skills.

Applications will need to demonstrate their abilities and approach to:

• A customer focused approach, providing specialist expertise and tailoring solutions to best meet the service users needs
• Managing their own workload and prioritising tasks.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and warehouse/workshop maintenance requirements

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: Grade 7, £29,542 to £31,015 per annum pro-rata

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight

Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies

Sector: Built Environment

Job Role: Technician