Wheelchair Repair & Refurbishment Technician

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Care is seeking a Bench Engineer to repair, recondition, service and maintain wheelchairs in a workshop setting. The role includes stock control, purchasing, decontamination and safety compliance within the warehouse environment.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in Kingston area, with DBS disclosure and a driving licence as optional requirements. A strong mechanical or electrical engineering background is valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to interact with internal staff, prescribers and service users.
• Ability to work off own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Full Driving Licence (Not essential) and DBS disclosure as required.

Responsibilities

• Stock: responsible for all stock movements with accurate data entry and discrepancy reporting.
• Purchase orders: booking in receipt of goods and ensuring goods-in and inspection paperwork.
• Decontamination: follow infection control during reconditioning tasks.
• Reconditioning: perform service, repair and refurbishment to stock specs.
• Picking: identify parts, locate items, and update stock locations in the system.
• Stock takes and housekeeping: support audits and keep workspace compliant with procedures.
• Health and safety: adhere to guidelines per ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Communication: liaise with operational colleagues, clinicians and service users.
• Repair: carry out repairs, servicing and maintenance per service spec.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Computer literate

Education

GCSE level / NVQ level 1 or equivalent

Job description

Ross Care is seeking a Bench Engineer to repair, recondition, service and maintain wheelchairs in a workshop setting. The role includes stock control, purchasing, decontamination and safety compliance within the warehouse environment.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in Kingston area, with DBS disclosure and a driving licence as optional requirements. A strong mechanical or electrical engineering background is valued.