Workshop/Bench Operative

TN United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop/Bench Operative to join their team. In this role, you will ensure the highest standards of wheelchair refurbishment, manage stock effectively, and support service engineers in delivering top-notch service. You'll be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workshop environment while adhering to health and safety regulations. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic team, contributing to essential services that enhance the lives of individuals with mobility challenges. If you have a passion for hands-on work and a commitment to quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop settings and basic mechanical tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions and environments.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and service wheelchairs following health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a tidy workshop and adhere to infection control policies.

Skills

General workshop knowledge

Basic mechanical knowledge

Flexible approach to working conditions

Ability to work on own initiative

Effective team worker

Job description

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Job purpose of the Workshop/Bench Operative:

To enable the Company to achieve the agreed contractual standard of service required, by working as part of a team responsible for the wheelchair refurbishment. To manage stock and equipment to a high standard and maximising availability of stock to support Service Engineers delivering ‘First Time Fixes’ wherever possible. Once fully trained in line with depot multi-skilling be available to support field services to cover holidays and sick.

Key Responsibilities:

• Decontamination of wheelchairs achieved by following Company infection control procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workshop and working in a way to ensure all Company Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.
• Repair and service equipment to the agreed standard.
• P.D.I. chairs for delivery by M.S.E.
• Ensure any PPE supplied for use in carrying out your duties is used as instructed.
• Maintain a professional customer service attitude when dealing with all service users and other agencies.
• Observe all regulations covering the driving and use of the Company vehicle on the public highway and to be aware of employee responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Agree to undertake all training offered that is necessary to maintain the skills required for this role.

Skills and Qualifications:

• General workshop knowledge
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Flexible approach to working conditions and working environment change.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Effective team worker.

Physical demands of the job:

• Moving and handling of equipment and accessories following handling guidelines
• Standing at a bench to work
• Kneeling/crouching
• Use of ramps and any other agreed moving equipment

The prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role of all Ross Care personnel. Staff members will contribute to the prevention and control of infection through standard infection control practises and compliance with the Company infection control policy.

Ross Care is committed to promoting and embedding equality, diversity and inclusiveness and expects that the post holder will actively promote and engage this commitment in all that they do. The post holder should ensure that in all their behaviours, attitudes and working they recognise and take account of the health needs and rights of all sections of the community including ethnicity, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation and religion/belief. The post holder will be expected to engage the service users, other agencies and the public where relevant and adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures governing zero tolerance to discrimination, harassment, bullying, stereotyping and prejudicial treatment.

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