Band 3 Warehouse & Technical Assistant

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in Birmingham, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the Wheelchair Service. In this position, you'll manage equipment and stock, assist with wheelchair modifications, and ensure high standards of care for patients. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a service that enhances the quality of life for individuals in the community. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the required skills, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to deliver exceptional care.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English required.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical service by managing equipment and stock.
• Assist with minor modifications to wheelchairs.
• Maintain accurate records of clinical interventions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Microsoft Office

Database input

Stock Management/System

Health & Safety knowledge

Infection Control knowledge

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IT systems for stock control

Job description

Job summary

***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Birmingham Wheelchair Service is part of the Equipment & Technology Group within Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The service is based out of the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, however runs clinics and home visits across the whole of Birmingham. The team is made up of a therapy lead, service manager, rehabilitation engineers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, an assistant practitioner, wheelchair technician, Warehouse assistant and administration team . Wheelchairs are provided to children and adults ranging from standard wheelchairs to bespoke customised seating in order to improve the patient's quality of life and independence.

The post holder will support Birmingham Wheelchair Service in the provision of the clinical service by ensuring equipment is checked to specification and available for clinical activity at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and other locations. All duties will be undertaken with the guidance of relevant clinicians and administration teams. The role will include organisation and management of the storage areas and will include the use of the Service vans to move equipment. With the guidance of the clinicians, the post holder will make minor modifications to wheelchairs including the fitting of accessories.

Main duties of the job

Please note, do not apply for this role if you have previously applied***

Supporting picking, receipting and despatch of wheelchairs, cushions and accessories.Manage stock moving through Birmingham Wheelchair Service

Completing regular stock takes, ordering, asseting, accepting deliveries and arranging collections, utilising computer systems in place and following set procedures

Assist in the manual handling of wheelchairs and associated items for the patients.

Supporting clinical staff with minor modifications and fitting parts to wheelchairs

Maintain accurate written and electronic records of any clinical interventions in accordance with trust standards

Replace existing equipment like for like such as lap belts and harnesses

Delivering/collecting equipment to/from patients home and other locations

Liaising with manufacturers and approved repair contractor

Driving team van, loading and unloading the van

Maintain assessment stock, charging powered wheelchairs, raising repairs where needed

Updating and monitoring stock control spreadsheets utilising IT systems in place

Completing goods inwards procedure, checking all deliveries are complete and raising discrepancies with manufacturers/approved repairer

About us

Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

820-6850964-ASR-A

Job locations

West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre

91 Oak Tree Lane

Birmingham

B29 6JA

Job description Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the job role and requirements.

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship/Engineering Qualification

Experience

Experience in a Warehouse/Stores environment/Mechanical Workshop.

Experience of stock management.

Skills/knowledge

Good communication skills both verbal and written.

Competent in Microsoft Office packages.

Competent in database input.

Competent in Stock Management/System.

Stock taking knowledge.

Health & Safety knowledge.

Infection Control knowledge.

Personal qualities

Ability to work unsupervised.

Ability to plan time and workload.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Other job requirements

Driving License

Job description Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the job role and requirements.

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship/Engineering Qualification

Experience

Experience in a Warehouse/Stores environment/Mechanical Workshop.

Experience of stock management.

Skills/knowledge

Good communication skills both verbal and written.

Competent in Microsoft Office packages.

Competent in database input.

Competent in Stock Management/System.

Stock taking knowledge.

Health & Safety knowledge.

Infection Control knowledge.

Personal qualities

Ability to work unsupervised.

Ability to plan time and workload.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Other job requirements

Driving License

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GCSE maths and English, NVQ 3 or equivalent in engineering

Skills Essential

• Good communication skills both verbal and written. Competent in Microsoft Office packages. Competent in database input. Competent in Stock Management/System. Stock taking knowledge. Health & Safety knowledge. Infection Control knowledge.

Personal Qualities Essential

• Ability to work unsupervised. Ability to plan time and workload. Ability to work as part of a team.

Other Job Requirements Essential

• Driving License

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GCSE maths and English, NVQ 3 or equivalent in engineering

Skills Essential

• Good communication skills both verbal and written. Competent in Microsoft Office packages. Competent in database input. Competent in Stock Management/System. Stock taking knowledge. Health & Safety knowledge. Infection Control knowledge.

Personal Qualities Essential

• Ability to work unsupervised. Ability to plan time and workload. Ability to work as part of a team.

Other Job Requirements Essential

• Driving License

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre

91 Oak Tree Lane

Birmingham

B29 6JA

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre

91 Oak Tree Lane

Birmingham

B29 6JA

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)