At a Glance
- Tasks: Service, repair, and refurbish wheelchairs while providing on-site support to clients.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in Bedford focused on improving mobility for others.
- Benefits: Full training provided, competitive pay, and generous standby allowances.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and a willingness to learn; engineering experience is a bonus.
The predicted salary is between 35100 - 42900 £ per year.
Location: Bedford (Workshop-based with occasional field work)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
Position Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled or trainee Workshop & Field Service Engineer to join our team in Bedford. In this role, you will predominantly be workshop-based, focusing on the service, repair, and refurbishment of wheelchairs in accordance with prescription builds. You will also undertake field-based work as required to support our clients directly on-site. Full training on all equipment and technical builds will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Maintenance: Diagnose, service, and repair manual and powered wheelchairs.
- Prescription Builds: Assemble and refurbish equipment to meet unique user specifications and medical prescriptions.
- Field Support: Travel to field locations to provide on-site technical assistance and repairs.
- On-Call Cover: Participate in the emergency on-call rota.
On-Call Requirements
- Frequency: 1 week in every 4.
- Hours: 08:00 to 23:00 during your rota week.
- Compensation: Generous standby allowance plus enhanced hourly rates for any live call-outs.
What We Are Looking For
- Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is mandatory due to the on-call and field work.
- Technical Aptitude: Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering is a plus, though a strong willingness to learn is highly valued.
- Attributes: Reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
Wheelchair Service Engineer in Northampton employer: Fore Street Employment Agency Ltd
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Contact Details:
Fore Street Employment Agency Ltd Recruitment Team
