Trainee Maintenance Technician - Oxfordshire

Berry Recruitment; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Group is assisting an established Oxfordshire employer to hire a hands-on Trainee Repair Technician. You will install mobility equipment, survey properties with healthcare professionals, service and test devices, and manage stock and the van.

Full training is provided. A valid UK driving licence is required. The role is Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, permanent with potential for progression. Previous practical experience in DIY, trades or engineering is welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong DIY skills or mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in labouring, handyman work, trades, or engineering.
• Knowledge of building construction is a bonus.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow steps and procedures.
• A full UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Installing ceiling track hoists, stair lifts and other mobility equipment.
• Surveying properties and planning fittings with healthcare professionals.
• Servicing, repairing and testing equipment for safety.
• Collecting and removing equipment from service users' homes.
• Taking part in an out-of-hours rota with extra pay.
• Completing job sheets and using scanners to update documentation.
• Looking after the van, stock levels and tools.
• Reporting issues and communicating with supervisors.

Skills

DIY skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to follow procedures

Independent work

Full UK driving licence

Education

Carpentry/electronics/engineering qualifications

Job description

Trainee Repair Technician

Oxfordshire 29,000 - 39,000 DOE Monday - Friday 8am-5pm Permanent

We're working with a respected and long-established client in Oxfordshire who is looking for a hands-on, practical Trainee Repair Technician to join their growing team.If you enjoy fixing things, working with tools, and want a stable career with proper training, this is a brilliant opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

• Installing ceiling track hoists, stair lifts and other mobility equipment
• Surveying properties and working with healthcare professionals to plan fittings
• Servicing, repairing, and testing equipment to keep it running safely
• Collecting and removing equipment from service users' homes
• Taking part in an out-of-hours call rota (with additional pay)
• Completing job sheets and using scanners to update documentation
• Looking after your van, stock levels and tools
• Reporting issues and communicating with supervisors when needed

About You

You don't need to be fully qualified - just practical, willing to learn and confident with tools.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Strong DIY skills or mechanical aptitude
• Experience in labouring, handyman work, trades, or engineering
• Knowledge of building construction (bonus)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work independently and follow steps and procedures
• A full UK driving licence is neccessary

Desirable

• Carpentry, electronics, or engineering qualifications
• Previous van driving or customer-facing experience

Why Apply?

• Full training provided
• Stable, long-term career with progression
• Work that makes a real difference to people's daily lives
• Supportive team and well-established employer

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.