Trainee Maintenance Technician

Berry Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established client in Surrey is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Technician to join their team. The position involves installing and servicing mobility equipment in various locations and requires strong DIY skills and a full UK Driving Licence. This is a permanent role, offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work independently while maintaining high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience with customer-facing roles preferred.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed procedures.

Responsibilities

• Installing ceiling track hoists, stair lifts, and other mobility equipment.
• Surveying properties & liaising with healthcare professionals.
• Carrying out servicing, repairs, and testing of equipment.

Skills

DIY skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Teamworking

Education

Qualification in Labouring, carpentry, electronics or engineering

Job description

We're hiring a Trainee Maintenance Technician for a well-established client in Surrey!

• Position: Maintenance Technician
• Location: Guildford (Field-based, various sites)
• Salary: 28,000 - 33,000
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (with occasional on-call duty)
• Job Type: Permanent

Key responsibilities will include:

• Installing ceiling track hoists, stair lifts, and other mobility equipment
• Surveying properties & liaising with healthcare professionals to plan installations
• Carrying out servicing, repairs, and testing of equipment
• Collecting and removing equipment from service users' homes
• Responding to emergency out-of-hours calls (rota basis)
• Completing job paperwork, using scanners, and updating documentation
• Maintaining your work vehicle and van stock levels
• Looking after tools and reporting any issues
• Communicating with supervisors about job or product concerns

About You:

• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Strong DIY skills and mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of building construction a bonus
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• Able to work independently and follow detailed procedures
• Qualification in Labouring, carpentry, electronics or engineering preferred
• Previous van driving and customer-facing experience desirable

APPLY NOW or contact Tyrhys Luko at the Berry Recruitment Oxford branch for more info!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.