Wheelchair Service Engineer

Fore Street Employment Agency Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fore Street Employment Agency Ltd. is seeking a skilled or trainee Workshop & Field Service Engineer in Bedford. The role combines workshop-based service, repair, and refurbishment of wheelchairs with occasional on-site field work. Full training will be provided for all equipment and builds.

You will diagnose, service, and refurbish manual and powered wheelchairs, and travel to client sites for on-site support. The position is full-time with an on-call rota to support emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering is valued.
• Full UK driving licence is required for on-call and field work.
• Willingness to learn and work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair wheelchairs in workshop.
• Assemble and refurbish equipment to prescription specifications.
• Travel to field locations for on-site technical support and repairs.
• Participate in on-call rota with standby coverage.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

On-call readiness

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering background

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeter

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Location:Bedford (Workshop-based with occasional field work)

Hours:Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

Position Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled or trainee Workshop & Field Service Engineer to join our team in Bedford. In this role, you will predominantly be workshop-based, focusing on the service, repair, and refurbishment of wheelchairs in accordance with prescription builds. You will also undertake field-based work as required to support our clients directly on-site. Full training on all equipment and technical builds will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Diagnose, service, and repair manual and powered wheelchairs.
• Prescription Builds: Assemble and refurbish equipment to meet unique user specifications and medical prescriptions.
• Field Support: Travel to field locations to provide on-site technical assistance and repairs.
• On-Call Cover: Participate in the emergency on-call rota.

On-Call Requirements

• Frequency: 1 week in every 4.
• Hours: 08:00 to 23:00 during your rota week.
• Compensation: Generous standby allowance plus enhanced hourly rates for any live call-outs.

What We Are Looking For

• Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is mandatory due to the on-call and field work.
• Technical Aptitude: Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering is a plus, though a strong willingness to learn is highly valued.
• Attributes: Reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

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