Trainee Repair Technician

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

Job summary

A well-established recruitment company is seeking a Trainee Repair Technician in Abingdon. This permanent position involves installing mobility equipment, conducting surveys, and performing repairs. The ideal candidate will have strong DIY skills and a mechanical aptitude, with qualifications in carpentry, electronics, or engineering preferred. A full UK driving licence is required, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This role offers a salary range of £28,000 to £33,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Knowledge of building construction is a bonus.
• Previous van driving and customer-facing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Installing ceiling track hoists and stair lifts.
• Surveying properties and liaising with healthcare professionals.
• Carrying out servicing, repairs, and testing of equipment.
• Responding to emergency out-of-hours calls.
• Completing job paperwork and maintaining your work vehicle.

Skills

Strong DIY skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Teamworking skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualification in carpentry, electronics or engineering

Job description

We're hiring a Trainee Repair Technician for a well-established client in Oxfordshire!

• Position: Trainee Repair Technician
• Location: Abingdon
• Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 (Dependant on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (with occasional on-call duty)
• Job Type: Permanent

Key responsibilities

• 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

• 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
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Qualification in 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.