Wheelchair Technician

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 27,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support packages

Learning and development opportunities

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Wheelchair Technician to assess and repair wheelchairs, perform maintenance on manual and powered options, and diagnose issues. You will set up new chairs per manufacturer specs and add features as required by the clinical team.

Role includes training clients, keeping service records, and managing parts inventory. Flexible working and NHS benefits are available to support staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

Good standards of education including GSCE English and Maths or equivalent qualification.
Educated to NVQ L3, or equivalent experience
Forklift driving certification
Mechanical/Electrical engineering qualification

Responsibilities

Assess and repair wheelchairs to meet client needs.
Perform regular maintenance, repairs and adjustments on manual and powered wheelchairs.
Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with wheelchair components and systems.
Set up new wheelchairs per manufacturer specifications and install features as required by clinical team.
Provide training and support to clients on use and care of their wheelchairs.
Maintain accurate records of services and monitor inventory of parts and supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

GSCE English and Maths

NVQ L3 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift driving certification

Job description

Wheelchair Technician

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 November 2026

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for mechanical and electrical work?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate a mechanical and technical knowledge for maintaining and repairing equipment, prior mechanical and electrical wheelchair repair experience is desirable but not essential. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the mobility and independence of individuals who rely on wheelchairs for their daily activities.

Closing Date - 15th November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 17th November 2026

Interview Date: 23rd November 2026

Main duties of the job

As a Wheelchair Technician, your main duties will include assessing and repairing wheelchairs to meet individual client needs, performing regular maintenance, repairs, and adjustments on both manual and powered wheelchairs, and diagnosing and troubleshooting issues with wheelchair components and systems. You will also be responsible for setting up new wheelchairs according to manufacturer specifications and installing additional features as required by clinical team. Providing training and support to clients on the use and care of their wheelchairs is a key part of the role. Additionally, you will maintain accurate records of services provided and monitor and manage the inventory of parts and supplies.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:

Increase mileage rates for >4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Good standards of education including GSCE English and Maths or equivalent qualification.
Educated to NVQ L3, or equivalent experience
Forklift driving certification
Mechanical/Electrical engineering qualification

Skills

Able to work as part of the team

Experience

Ability to work calmly under pressure
Experience of working with batteries, control boxes and electrical components.
Metalcraft skills/knowledge and the ability to fabricate/repair parts
Use of PAT testing equipment

Knowledge

Prior knowledge of different types of mobility equipment
Able to carry out tasks in line with Health & Safety legislation

Training

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

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Wheelchair and Logistics and Services

Unit 1 Four Lanes Business Park , Barnes Road off Cemetery Road

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

453-26-8369266