Community Equipment Technician

Millbrook Healthcare Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools provided

Uniform

Company van provided

Fuel card

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

33 days holiday plus unpaid days

Rewards scheme

Job summary

Millbrook Healthcare Group is seeking a Community Equipment Technician to join the Portsmouth service centre. The role involves delivery, installation and collection of community equipment at homes and other locations such as care homes, hospitals and schools in Portsmouth.

You may also contribute to servicing and repair of equipment. The position operates on a 42.5 hour week with a Saturday rota and requires a full UK driving licence with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence (minimum 2 years) with no more than 6 points.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Be able to load and unload goods, some may be heavy.
• Basic DIY skills are advantageous.
• Previous van driving experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Delivery, installation and collection of community equipment at customers' homes and other sites (care homes, hospitals, schools) across Portsmouth.
• Potential involvement in servicing and repair of equipment.

Skills

Driving license

Customer service

Heavy lifting

DIY skills

Van driving experience

Communication skills

Job description

We are currently looking for a Community Equipment Technicianto join the team within our Portsmouth Community Equipment Service Centre.This position plays a crucial role in helping to transform the lives of those in need.

As a healthcare equipment provider, Millbrook Healthcare work in partnership with the NHS to supply the necessary equipment and aids to support people in their day to day life. Our community equipment ranges from simple walking frames and crutches to more complex equipment such as beds, hoists and pressure care equipment. We also carry out minor adaptations such as the installation of handrails and grab rails within the home which can make a significant impact in giving people the confidence to live more independently.

As a Community Equipment Technician with us you will be responsible for the delivery, installation and collection of community equipment within people’s homes and associated locations such as care homes, hospitals and schools across Portsmouth. You may also be involved in the servicing and repair of equipment.

• Previous relevant experience is preferable however full training will be provided
• You must hold a full UK driving licence (minimum2 years) with no more than 6 points
• You must be able to load and unload goods, some of which may be heavy
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential
• Due to the adaptations side of the role, basic DIY skillsare advantageous
• Previous van driving experience would be beneficial
• This rolewill be part of Same Days and OOH rota involving cover at weekends

What can we offer you?

• 42.5 hours per week: Mon - Thurs 08:30 - 17:00 Fri 08:30 - 18:00 on rota for Saturday
• All tools for the job given, including a uniform and company van provided for work purposes with fuel card
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus optional 5 unpaid days
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• A rewards scheme – 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets

Millbrook Healthcare Group are an inclusive and caring employer who understand that not everyone’s job needs are the same. Therefore we are open to supporting flexible working requests such as part time working, job shares and flexible hours wherever possible, to support our colleagues life style differences. So please feel free to let us know of any specific requirements you may have and these can then be discussed in more detail if you are successful in your application.

Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core company values ‘CARES’ remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. You’ll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop a rewarding career along the way.

Care and respect for our colleagues and service users

Accountable and proud

Ready to learn and grow

Enhance our service users’ lives

Socially responsible, ethical and transparent

This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to a standardDBS disclosure.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community

42.5 Hours Per Week: Mon - Thurs 08:30 - 17:00 Fri 08:30 - 18:00 (on rota for Saturdays)

• Millbrook Healthcare Group
  Nutsey Lane
  Southampton
  SO40 3XJ