Driver Technician, Warehouse Assistant

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Swindon is seeking a Delivery/Warehouse Assistant to deliver and maintain daily living aids for the community. The successful candidate will also perform vehicle checks and ensure high-quality customer service. A full clean driver’s licence and fluent English are required. The role offers opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean driver’s licence.
• Fluent in English for effective communication in a customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of OT equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, install and collect daily living aids and medical devices.
• Carry out cleaning and minor repairs of equipment.
• Perform vehicle checks and routine maintenance on work vehicles.

Skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Communication

Education

Full clean driver’s licence

Fluent English language proficiency

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Delivery/Warehouse Assistant who will deliver, install and collect daily living aids and medical devices to service users in the Swindon community to help promote independent living for people living in their own homes. You will also be responsible for cleaning and minor repairs of equipment and manual storekeeping. Other duties include vehicle checks, routine maintenance and cleaning of work vehicles, and assisting with equipment cleaning, quality control and locating equipment in stores.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, install and collect daily living aids and medical devices to service users in the Swindon community to support independent living in their own homes.
• Carry out cleaning and minor repairs of equipment and maintain manual store records.
• Perform vehicle checks and routine maintenance and cleaning of work vehicles.
• Assist with equipment cleaning, quality control and locating of equipment in stores.
• Provide high quality customer service face to face and by phone, maintaining professionalism and sensitivity at all times.
• Record and relay accurate information regarding equipment deliveries or collections, ensuring polite and professional interaction with service users.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full clean driver’s licence.
• Fluent English language proficiency (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).
• Knowledge of OT equipment is preferred.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.

Rewards and Benefits

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

Additional Information

As an employee, you will work in a diverse and exciting environment that supports ongoing personal development and a flexible work-life balance. For Swindon, regeneration and transformation programmes are underway, and the successful candidate will contribute to our vision for a prosperous, revitalised Swindon.

Application Note

Potential applicants are welcome to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. If you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.