Driver Technician

AVS Newcastle ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Driver Technician, where you'll play a vital role in delivering mobility aids to those in need. This position involves maintaining equipment, managing stock, and providing excellent support to service users. With a focus on teamwork and continuous development, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment while making a significant impact in people's lives.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Learning & Development opportunities

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Wellbeing Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in driving vans and operating independently over extended distances.
• Physical capability to lift and manoeuvre equipment weighing up to 21 kg.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, cleaning, and decontaminating mobility aids.
• Managing stock control and maintaining the warehouse.
• Interacting with service users and providing support.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

About The Role

Driver Technician

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Hours: 12 per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £22,932 pro rata (£7,862.40 per annum based on 12 hour contract)

Driving: Full UK driving licence (with category C1) required

Are you passionate about helping people and making a tangible difference in their lives?

Do you thrive in a dynamic, teamwork-orientated environment where your contributions are valued and noticed?

Are you ready to play a critical role in the British Red Cross's mission to support people in crisis by maintaining and delivering essential mobility aids?

Join the British Red Cross as a Driver Technician! In this vital role, you'll ensure that our Mobility Aids Service (MAS) runs smoothly. You'll be key in maintaining, cleaning, and decontaminating essential equipment, ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive reliable and safe mobility aids. A major part of the role involves stock control and warehousing, ensuring that everything is in order and meets national standards. You'll also interact with service users, providing top-notch support and helping them live independently. As a team player, you'll support your colleagues and grow through ongoing training. If you're a confident driver with a passion for helping others, this role is for you. Join us in our mission to support those in crisis!

What will a day in the life of a Driver Technician involve?

• Kicking off your day with a team meeting to review tasks and plan delivery routes with your colleagues.
• Inspecting, cleaning, and decontaminating mobility aids, ensuring that everything is safe and transport-ready.
• Maintaining the warehouse, managing stock control, and ensuring everything is in order.
• Regularly heading out on delivery routes, interacting with service users, providing exceptional support, and following all driving and safety procedures.
• Returning to the hub to log equipment deliveries, updates, and any maintenance needs in the stock management system.
• Participating in ongoing training sessions and development activities to continually improve team performance and your own skills.

What will you need to be a successful Driver Technician?

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong focus on assisting people in crisis, and the ability to manage workload under pressure.
• Physical capability to lift and manoeuvre equipment weighing up to 21 kg.
• Capability to collaborate effectively within a team and take initiative when addressing issues, while also knowing when to seek guidance.
• A valid and up-to-date driving licence with category C1, along with being a confident and safety-focused driver.
• Proven experience in driving vans, and operating independently over extended distances.
• Thorough understanding of current laws and best practices concerning driver, vehicle, and road traffic regulations.

Interested? Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 2nd June 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly after this date.

In Return For Your Dedication And Expertise, You'll Get

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme. At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce and ensuring an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network, and Youth Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders.