Home Assistive Tech Installer & Driver

Pertemps Bond; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Equipment Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a Driver Equipment Technician to transport, assemble and install assistive technology and equipment in clients' homes. The role combines driving, installation, warehouse duties and direct contact with service users and health staff.

You will lift, move and install equipment, work in confined spaces if needed and participate in team moves for larger items, with a PVG check required for this post.

Qualifications

• Full UK Category B driving licence is required.
• Good practical skills with hand tools to assemble and install equipment.
• Ability to move and handle equipment safely with team support when needed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills to explain information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Transport, assemble and install assistive technology and equipment in people's homes, ensuring it is suitable, safe and working correctly.
• Show service users and families how to use equipment safely, providing clear instructions.
• Clean, inspect, test, refurbish and carry out basic repairs to returned equipment following safety procedures.
• Receive deliveries, organise warehouse stock, perform stock checks and ensure equipment is available when needed.
• Drive client vehicles, including vans and larger vehicles where authorised, using pallet trucks and forklift trucks where trained.
• Communicate professionally with service users, families, clinical staff, colleagues and external contractors to resolve queries and address issues.
• Identify equipment or environmental concerns, recognise when equipment may be unsuitable or unsafe, and refer concerns to the appropriate clinical or technical staff.
• Carry out vehicle checks, maintain tools and equipment, report defects, contribute to workplace safety and help improve working practices.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (Category B)

Manual handling / lifting

Customer service / communication

Health & safety awareness

Problem-solving & initiative

Basic IT skills

Pallet trucks

Forklift trucks

Tools

Pallet trucks

Forklift trucks

Job description

Driver Equipment Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a Driver Equipment Technician to transport, assemble and install assistive technology and equipment in clients' homes. The role combines driving, installation, warehouse duties and direct contact with service users and health staff.

You will lift, move and install equipment, work in confined spaces if needed and participate in team moves for larger items, with a PVG check required for this post.