At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and maintain electric and manual wheelchairs for users in various settings.
- Company: Blatchford, a global leader in advanced prosthetic technology and mobility solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, health cash plan, and more.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by enhancing their mobility and independence.
- Qualifications: Experience with hand tools, full UK driving licence, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Blatchford is a multi-award winning, global manufacturer of some of the world's most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible. Our Patient Solutions Team are proud to provide the wheelchair service on behalf of the NHS in Derbyshire. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to join our team.
The role involves visiting Service Users' homes, Health Care Centres, Schools and other establishments to carry out repairs to electric or manual wheelchairs.
Key duties:
- Analysing, diagnosing faults, modifying and repairing wheelchairs and their controls.
- Carrying out Planned Service Maintenance as agreed.
- Delivering, setting up and demonstrating equipment to Service Users and carers.
- Providing clear communication to Service Users and Carers about their current repairs.
- Organising and prioritising own caseload and appointments.
- Supporting the team with general operations tasks.
What are we looking for?Key skills:
- Experience of using hand tools and technical ability.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
- Team working skills.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- IT skills.
What can we offer you?Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary.
- 25 days holiday (rising with service).
- Opportunity to purchase additional holiday.
- Pension.
- Death in Service.
- On Demand Pay.
- Discounted shopping and leisure activities.
- Health cash plan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
If you feel you have the relevant experience to be considered for this Field Service Engineer position, please apply now.
Field Service Engineer in Derby employer: Blatchford Ltd
Blatchford is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Basingstoke. With a strong focus on employee growth and a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration, we provide competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and unique benefits like a health cash plan and a cycle to work scheme. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our users through advanced prosthetic technology and quality improvement initiatives.
