At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair wheelchairs, ensuring top-notch service for NHS users.
- Company: Join AJM Healthcare, a leader in wheelchair and community equipment services.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, health support, and a Blue Light Card.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a caring environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance is a plus; full training provided.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
AJM Healthcare is a leading provider of wheelchair and community equipment services to the NHS and the Private Sector. We have over 35 years’ experience in these sectors and see ourselves as innovators helping increase independence, offering choice and personalisation, while delivering better outcomes. Our team provide a caring, user-centric and holistic approach that is tailored to each individual.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Service Technician to join our logistics team in the maintenance of wheelchairs for our NHS wheelchair users within the surrounding areas whilst ensuring great customer experience is maintained throughout. They will also be required to participate in the emergency on-call rota. The successful candidate will be an experienced maintenance/mechanical professional who will demonstrate an empathic and resilient manner when faced with challenging situations. They will showcase willingness to always go the extra mile for all of our patients. They will also hold a valid manual driving license with no more than 6 points.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide workshop service engineering repairing, servicing and maintaining wheelchairs
- Conduct repairs servicing and maintenance as directed by the Depot team leader/Service Manager
- Undertake reconditioning and decontamination of wheelchairs
- Assist in the wheelchair service emergency call out rota
Technical experience would be advantageous but not essential as full training is provided. Warehouse and wheelchair experience highly desirable but not essential. To be considered for this role, you must hold a valid driving license with no more than 6 valid points for insurance purposes.
This position is working in a Regulated environment and will therefore be subject to a DBS disclosure check. Cost will be covered by the Company.
AJM Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to equality in the workplace and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, marital status, age, physical or mental disabilities, medical condition. AJM will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
Service Technician in Reading employer: AJM Healthcare
AJM Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, a robust Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities for continuous service accrual, we foster an environment where our clinical team can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us in our mission to enhance independence and deliver personalised care, all within a collaborative and innovative setting.
