Workshop / Bench Engineer

Equals One; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a Workshop / Bench Engineer to work in Welwyn Garden City and Bedford. The role involves repairing and maintaining wheelchairs, processing paperwork, and assisting healthcare professionals. Candidates should have previous experience in a workshop environment and be attentive to detail. This full-time position offers a salary of £26,395 per annum, with responsibilities spanning clinic support and strict adherence to operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop-based engineering roles.
• Ability to follow infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Repair, service, and maintain wheelchairs.
• Process all associated paperwork accurately.
• Assist in clinical appointments as needed.

Job description

Workshop / Bench Engineer

Salary £26,395 per annum

Training based at Welwyn Garden City AL7 moving to Bedford Mid February 2026 must be able to cover both locations initially

Monday to Friday - Full Time

Purpose of Job :

Provide a workshop-based engineering role repairing, servicing and maintaining wheelchairs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

Workshop Service :

• Conduct repairs servicing and maintenance as directed by the Service Centre Manager / Warehouse Supervisor / Line Manager.
• Process all associated paperwork concerning repairs and servicing accurately on a daily basis.
• Ensure all warranty and scrap returns are labelled correctly and collated at the end of each day
• Ensure infection control policy is followed at all times
• Undertake Engineering work in terms of service and repairs, and refurbishment in accordance to prescription builds.
• Assist in clinical appointments with Healthcare professionals, for any repairs and servicing requirements.
• Undertake Admin duties as required.
• Ensure all parts used are allocated from Stores through Stores process.
• Strict adherence to operational procedures.
• Adhere to the House Keeping procedure in accordance to the RCQP.

Maintain a professional approach in all aspects of the role at all times including appearance, paper...