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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.
Job Responsibility
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)
Requirements
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
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
Nice to have
Previous experience of in working within a wheelchair service or similar environment
Technical or mechanical engineering qualifications
What we offer
Competitive market salary
Incremental holiday allowance stating at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)