Equipment Technician

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hampshire Equipment Services as an Equipment Technician, responsible for ensuring the safety and maintenance of medical and mobility equipment. The role requires delivering, collecting, and servicing equipment across Hampshire. Full training is provided, with a focus on compliance with safety standards. Applicants should possess a valid UK driving licence and have knowledge of engineering principles.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, full UK driving licence.
• General knowledge of engineering, fixing methods and fault-finding techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, tests, installations, maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Ensure all equipment meets LOLER and PUWER safety standards.
• Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

General knowledge of engineering and electrical circuits

Job description

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Salary Range: £26,918 - £29,616 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 20 July 2025

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

The Role:

Join Hampshire Equipment Services (HES) as an Equipment Technician, ensuring the safety of medical and mobility equipment.You’ll use a Council vehicleto deliver, collect, install, repair and service this equipment.Full training will be provided to ensure compliance with LOLER and PUWER safety standards.

What you’ll do:

• Perform inspections, tests, installations, maintenanceand repairs in service users’ homes, schools, residential, and nursing homes across Hampshire.
• Ensure all equipment meets LOLER and PUWER safety standards.
• Conduct Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Manage and schedule your own workload efficiently.
• Attend monthly team meetings at the Hampshire Equipment Service office in Basingstoke.
• Handle heavy objects such as bed parts, pressure-relief equipment, hoists, chairs and bath lifts.

What we’re looking for:

• A current, full UK driving licence.
• General knowledge of engineering, electrical circuits, fixing methods and fault-finding techniques.
• Values patience, compassion, empathy and excellence in all interactions. You’ll treat all service users with dignity and respect.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Physically able to undertake the moving and handling of equipment up to 20KG.
  
  

Take a look at ourfor more information about the Equipment Technician role,team and our values.The section‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements anddemonstrate our values, in your application.

• Make a Difference: Work in collaboration with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.For further information please visit ourwebsite.
• Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities, including specialist manufacturer training and formal qualification routes.All team members obtain a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) qualification once in post, fully funded by the council.
• Employee Support:Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information.

Working Patterns
The working hours for this position follow a current pattern of Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm, with a 4pm Friday finish.

Our Service runs 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. Following approximately 12 months in the role, you’ll be required to participate in the on-call out of hours, weekend and bank holiday rota, working a rotational 1:12 basis, for which enhancements are paid.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience in may include: Engineer, Engineering Assessor, Site Services Manager, Machinery Surveyor, Inspection and Testing Administrator, Operations Manager, Equipment Maintenance Technician, HSE Lifting Specialist, QHSE Manager.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to drive a Council vehicle and must hold a current full drivers’ licence.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Chris Bonard, Senior LOLER and PUWER Technician onor Dave Wood, Operational Manager on

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.