Workshop/Bench Operative

TipTopJob; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop/Bench Operative to join their team in Woking. This role involves ensuring high standards in wheelchair refurbishment and managing stock efficiently to support service engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of general workshop and basic mechanical knowledge, with a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively. You will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe working environment while adhering to infection control practices. If you are flexible and dedicated to providing excellent service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• General workshop and basic mechanical knowledge required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate wheelchairs following infection control procedures.
• Maintain a clean workshop and adhere to health and safety protocols.
• Repair and service equipment to agreed standards.

Skills

General workshop knowledge

Basic mechanical knowledge

Flexible approach to working conditions

Ability to work on own initiative

Effective team worker

Job description

Workshop/Bench Operative

Salary: A£24,190.40 pa

Based at: Woking, Surrey GU21 5SA

Full time

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:

1. Decontamination of wheelchairs achieved by following Company infection control procedures.
2. Maintaining a clean and tidy workshop and working in a way to ensure all Company Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.
3. Repair and service equipment to the agreed standard.
4. P.D.I. chairs for delivery by M.S.E.
5. Ensure any PPE supplied for use in carrying out your duties is used as instructed.
6. Maintain a professional customer service attitude when dealing with all service users and other agencies.
7. 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.
8. Agree to undertake all training offered that is necessary to maintain the skills required for this role.
9. On call.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. General workshop knowledge.
2. Basic mechanical knowledge.
3. Flexible approach to working conditions and working environment change.
4. Ability to work on own initiative.
5. Effective team worker.

Physical demands of the job:

1. Moving and handling of equipment and accessories following handling guidelines.
2. Standing at a bench to work.
3. Kneeling/crouching.
4. 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.

Interested in this Workshop/Bench Operative role? Please apply with your updated CV

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