Workshop Technician – Wheelchair Services – Leicester

We are seeking a Workshop Technician to join our dedicated team in Leicester, initially on a 3 month fixed‑term contract. Opcare has been providing Wheelchair service to patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for over 7 years. The service works in conjunction with the Specialist Mobility Centre which is based at Meridian East Business Park. The team there is made up of Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Engineers and Technicians/Associate Practitioners who deliver clinical services to our patients whom we support. The role will be instrumental in helping to deliver high quality wheelchair equipment to those with mobility and postural needs in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Refurbish and build to prescription, manual and power wheelchairs in accordance with strict quality assurance standards.
• Follow decontamination procedures and the correct disposal of scrap/unwanted equipment.
• Accurately document all workshop technician activities using optimum bespoke tool and quality assurance documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of stock inventory, reconditioned spare parts and consumables used in all workshop technical activities.
• Identify equipment for reuse.
• Support the wider wheelchair engineering team (field and in‑house based).

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with a technical background.
• The ability to follow instructions and build to specification requirements.
• IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Outlook and Excel).
• A positive can‑do attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience of working within a wheelchair service or similar environment.

Qualifications:

• Whilst no specific qualifications are required to undertake the role, the successful candidate will have a good standard of written English and must possess a full UK driving licence.
• The successful candidate must also be able to achieve full DBS clearance.
• Technical or mechanical engineering qualifications.

What we Offer:

• Competitive market salary
• Incremental holiday allowance starting at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave/Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.