Assistive Technology Engineer NCCHS in Nottingham

Description

Role: Assistive Technology Engineer

Contract Type: Fixed term contract/internal secondment opportunity for a period of 18 months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm

Worker Type: On-site worker

Salary: Grade F - Starting Salary is £32,597 (Level one) rising to £35,412 (Level four) per annum

Location: Harvey Road (NG8 3BB) is the base location for this role, but postholders would be expected to be able to regularly visit tenants’ homes and other sites across Nottingham City.

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

The post holder will undertake complex assistive technology equipment installation and maintenance for the Assistive Technology Service provided by Nottingham on Call, working in partnership with Nottingham City Council Adult Social Care. Duties will include visiting assistive technology service users, to advise, install, programme, test and maintain a range of assistive technology equipment including the removal of equipment that is no longer required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

1. An understanding of assistive technology and its role in helping manage the needs of older and vulnerable adults in their own home.
2. Experience of assistive technology equipment installation programming and maintenance
3. Understanding of the needs of older and vulnerable people and the services available to them
4. Ability to deal with distressing situations whilst remaining calm, sensitive tactful and diplomatic
5. Effectively manage a diverse workload under pressure to meet specified targets and deadlines, whilst demonstrating accuracy, neatness, and prioritisation and organisation skills.

You can find the job description for this post here.

Please note: This role requires a full UK driving licence and an Enhance Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 5 requirements in your CV & supporting document.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here.

Closing Date: 26^th July 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interview date: 4^th August 2026 – Please note, this is subject to change

If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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