Driver Technician

Rosscare; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare equipment provider is seeking a Field Service Engineer to deliver and service wheelchairs in the Ruthin area. The role requires a full UK driving licence and the ability to maintain professional customer service, along with experience in workshop environments. The position offers full-time hours with varied responsibilities, including out-of-hours duties as needed. Interested candidates should apply with their CV.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• General workshop and basic electrical knowledge are essential.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting wheelchairs from users' homes.
• Servicing and repairing wheelchairs in the field.
• Maintain professional customer service attitude.

Skills

General workshop knowledge

Basic electrical knowledge (12v/24v D.C. systems)

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to relay clear instructions to clients

Experience of face-to-face customer contact

Ability to use a mobile phone for photographs

Flexible approach to working conditions

Education

Full UK driving licence

Successful enhanced DBS check

Previous delivery driver experience

Awareness of hand-held scanners

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer
Salary: £12.55 per hour.
Based at: Mold Service Centre CH7 1JR - Full UK Driving Licence required
Full time, 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

We are currently looking for Field Service Engineers to join the team within our Mold Service Centre. As a healthcare equipment provider, Ross Care, work in partnership with the NHS to supply the necessary equipment and aids to support people in their day-to-day life.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and collecting wheelchairs to and from service user's homes and NHS departments, always ensuring that the Company Infection Control Policy is followed.
• Servicing and repairing wheelchairs in the field with the aim of achieving a first time fix whenever possible.
• Ensure all paperwork relating to each job is read carefully and completed with all the necessary information regarding parts used and action taken written onto the job card to enable the administration team to accurately update the data base.
• Ensure any PPE supplied for use in carrying out your duties is used as instructed.
• Once fully trained undertake out of hours responsibility when rostered.
• Observe all regulations covering the driving and use of the Company vehicle on the public highway and be aware of employee responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Keep the vehicle you use in a tidy state and ensure stocks of all necessary parts are replenished each day.
• Ensure the vehicle safety check and the van check sheet are done each week.
• Maintain a professional customer service attitude and always use discretion when dealing with all service users and other agencies, always wear your uniform and identification badge, and ensure the uniform is always kept clean and laundered.
• Prioritise and organise your workload, referring to Line Manager as and when appropriate.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and safe keeping of all tools and equipment provided by the Company as outlined in the Company handbook.
• Agree to undertake all training offered that is necessary to maintain the skills required for this role.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Successful enhanced DBS check
• General workshop knowledge
• Basic electrical knowledge including 12v/24v D.C. systems
• Able to move and handle loads and equipment safely
• Experience of face-to-face customer contact
• Previous delivery driver experience
• An awareness and understanding of people with disabilities
• Flexible approach to working conditions and working environment change
• Ability to use own initiative within set boundaries of the role
• Ability to use a mobile phone to relay photographs
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to relay clear instructions to clients
• Awareness of hand-held scanners

Physical demands

• Moving and handling of equipment and accessories following handling guidelines
• Standing at a bench to work
• Kneeling/crouching
• Working in confined workspace if the job necessitates (installing equipment in small toilet areas or bathrooms)
• Use of ramps and any other agreed moving equipment

Most challenging/difficult part of the role

• Flexible working/responsive to changing priorities as set by Line Manager or Customer Service team
• Committing to being available for short notice overtime necessitated by emergency response requirements
• Responsibility of out of hour's duties

Ross Care will be an equal opportunities employer. Its aim will be to ensure that neither applicants nor employees receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, disability, religion, creed, colour, race, nationality, ethnic origins or social background, or are disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Interested in this Field Service Engineer role? Please apply with your updated CV