Driver Equipment Services

Pertemps Bond; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Equipment Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a Driver Equipment Technician to transport, assemble and install assistive technology and equipment in clients' homes. The role combines driving, installation, warehouse duties and direct contact with service users and health staff.

You will lift, move and install equipment, work in confined spaces if needed and participate in team moves for larger items, with a PVG check required for this post.

Qualifications

• Full UK Category B driving licence is required.
• Good practical skills with hand tools to assemble and install equipment.
• Ability to move and handle equipment safely with team support when needed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills to explain information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Transport, assemble and install assistive technology and equipment in people's homes, ensuring it is suitable, safe and working correctly.
• Show service users and families how to use equipment safely, providing clear instructions.
• Clean, inspect, test, refurbish and carry out basic repairs to returned equipment following safety procedures.
• Receive deliveries, organise warehouse stock, perform stock checks and ensure equipment is available when needed.
• Drive client vehicles, including vans and larger vehicles where authorised, using pallet trucks and forklift trucks where trained.
• Communicate professionally with service users, families, clinical staff, colleagues and external contractors to resolve queries and address issues.
• Identify equipment or environmental concerns, recognise when equipment may be unsuitable or unsafe, and refer concerns to the appropriate clinical or technical staff.
• Carry out vehicle checks, maintain tools and equipment, report defects, contribute to workplace safety and help improve working practices.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (Category B)

Manual handling / lifting

Customer service / communication

Health & safety awareness

Problem-solving & initiative

Basic IT skills

Pallet trucks

Forklift trucks

Tools

Pallet trucks

Forklift trucks

Job description

Driver Equipment Services

Location: EH16 5UY

Hours: 36 hours with opportunity to work 4 days per week

Contract: Temporary until end December with possible extension

Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour

You will play an important role in providing assistive technology and equipment to people who need additional support to live safely and independently at home.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining driving, equipment installation, technical work, warehouse duties and direct contact with members of the public and health and social care professionals. You will regularly lift, move and install equipment, sometimes in confined spaces or challenging environments. Some tasks may require working as part of a team to move larger or heavier items.

A PVG check will be required for this post once successful. New applications are £59 and updates £18

Duties to include:

• Transport, assemble and install assistive technology and equipment in people's homes, ensuring it is suitable, safe and working correctly.
• Show service users and their families how to use equipment safely, providing clear instructions and answering questions.
• Clean, inspect, test, refurbish and carry out basic repairs to returned equipment, following hygiene and safety procedures.
• Receive deliveries, organise warehouse stock, carry out stock checks and ensure equipment is available when needed.
• Drive client vehicles, including vans and larger vehicles where authorised, and use relevant equipment such as pallet trucks and forklift trucks where trained.
• Communicate professionally with service users, families, clinical staff, colleagues and external contractors to resolve queries and address issues.
• Identify equipment or environmental concerns, recognise when equipment may be unsuitable or unsafe, and refer concerns to the appropriate clinical or technical staff.
• Carry out vehicle checks, maintain tools and equipment, report defects, contribute to workplace safety and help improve working practices.

You will need:

• A full, current UK Category B driving licence,
• Good practical skills and confidence using basic hand tools to assemble, install and maintain equipment.
• The ability to move and handle equipment safely, using appropriate handling aids and team support when required.
• Good communication and customer service skills, including the ability to explain information clearly and patiently to people with different needs.
• A responsible approach to health and safety, equipment checks, hygiene and infection prevention.
• The ability to use initiative, solve problems and recognise when to seek advice or elevate concerns.
• Basic IT skills to use electronic systems, mobile devices and stock management processes.

Please Note You will meet people who may be experiencing difficult or distressing circumstances, so patience, empathy and professionalism are essential.