Driver Technician

Westmorland and Furness Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Penrith is seeking a motivated Driver Technician to join its Community Equipment Service. The role involves assisting in the delivery of equipment to support individuals in the community, ensuring high standards of customer service. Ideal candidates will be organised and possess a good understanding of health and safety practices. Competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and enhanced leave, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Motivated and reliable individual committed to personal development.
• Ability to plan and manage daily tasks efficiently.
• Focus on delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of community equipment service.
• Utilise agreed processes to ensure quality equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with customers.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent customer service

Understanding of health and safety practices

Effective communication

Job description

About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for skilled Drivers to join our Community Equipment Service within Adult Social Care on a fixed term basis.

Westmorland and Furness Council's Community Equipment Service works with partner organisations like the NHS to deliver, install and maintain equipment to help people in our communities stay active, comfortable and independent in their own home.

As a Driver Technician you will assist in the delivery of a range of activities to ensure quality equipment providing utilising a range of agreed processes and practices within the service.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual who is committed to personal development and ongoing training. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, able to plan and manage daily tasks efficiently while delivering excellent customer service. A good understanding of health and safety practices, confidentiality, and effective communication are key, along with a focus on providing high-quality care to our customers.

Our vision throughout Adult Social Care is “People living in a place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.”

We are looking for people that share our passion and drive to bring our vision to life.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)