Wheelchair Repair Engineer/Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Wheelchair Repair Engineer/Assistant to maintain and repair wheelchairs across Dorset. This full-time role involves travel, compliance with legislation, and requires engineering experience. The position demands adaptability and the ability to work independently while utilizing tools for repairs. A commitment to excellent service in a community-focused environment is essential. Successful candidates must pass an Enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by the employer. The closing date for applications is December 17, 2025.

Benefits

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check covered by Trust

£1000 per annum pro rota for newly recruited staff

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education.
• Completed relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of communication, application of numbers, and IT.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective wheelchair maintenance and repair service.
• Travel across Dorset to fulfill service duties.
• Contribute to the supply and delivery of basic and complex wheelchairs.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Ability to use hand and power tools

Adaptability

Education

Relevant engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

Diagnostic computer technology for powered wheelchairs

Job description

Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Wheelchair Repair Engineer/Assistant

The closing date is 17 December 2025

This is a full time post of 37.5 hours per week including some weekend working and bank holidays following a rota system. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service supplying support and practical engineering skills to maintain the wheelchairs that are supplied to our clients across the whole of the county.

The purpose of the role is to work independently with allocated tasks both within the department and in the most appropriate community setting to provide an effective and responsive wheelchair maintenance, delivery, collection and repair service for the Dorset Wheelchair Service. All activity must be fully compliant with all relevant national legislation and local Trust policy and procedures. This will involve travel across the whole county of Dorset.

The Wheelchair Service RRP for newly recruited staff is £1000 per annum pro rota paid in monthly instalments.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

To work independently with allocated tasks both within the department and in the most appropriate community setting to provide an effective and responsive wheelchair maintenance, delivery, collection and repair service for the Dorset Wheelchair Service. All activity must be fully compliant with all relevant national legislation and local Trust policy and procedure. This will involve travel across the whole county of Dorset.

You will contribute to the supply, repair, maintenance and delivery of all types of basic and complex wheelchairs that a multi disciplined service of staff offer our clients.

You will work alongside a small friendly group of people that care passionately about the service that they offer the clients.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

• Good standard of general education
• Completed a relevant recognised engineering apprenticeship/education or have the equivalent knowledge gained through considerable experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of key skills: Communication, Application of numbers, Information Technology, Working with others, Improving your own training, Problem solving.
• Must demonstrate the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools to a high standard.

Job Specific Experience

• Previous engineering experience in a maintenance or service environment
• Awareness of safe working procedures and Health and Safety requirements
• Recent previous experience of working within a customer focused environment

Information Technology

• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
• Ability to utilise computer technology for diagnostics of Powered wheelchairs

Personal Qualities/Attributes

• Ability to adapt and manage change
• Ability to use own initiative without supervision within a sphere of authority

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wheelchair Service, Acorn Building, St Leonards Hospital