Community Equipment Technician – Keep Essentials Safe

WMJobs; Tipton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to service and maintain community equipment, ensuring it is safe, compliant, reliable and ready for those who need it.

You will carry out inspections, testing, fault diagnosis and minor repairs, establish maintenance programmes, and install equipment in service users' homes when required. A full driving licence and Health and Safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in repair, servicing, maintenance or installation environments.
• Literacy Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• Full driving licence.
• Good practical and technical skills for diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain records using computerised systems.
• Strong organisational and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining community equipment in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
• Carrying out equipment inspections, testing, fault diagnosis and minor repairs.
• Establishing and maintaining routine maintenance and testing programmes for equipment stock and usage.
• Delivering, installing and testing equipment within service users' homes where required.
• Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records using electronic systems.
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and MHRA requirements.
• Supporting recycling and refurbishment of equipment to maximise value and sustainability.
• Acting as a knowledgeable resource on equipment performance and maintenance needs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Driving licence

IT skills

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Customer service

Education

Literacy Level 2 qualification

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to service and maintain community equipment, ensuring it is safe, compliant, reliable and ready for those who need it.

You will carry out inspections, testing, fault diagnosis and minor repairs, establish maintenance programmes, and install equipment in service users' homes when required. A full driving licence and Health and Safety knowledge are essential.