Wheelchair Technician

Salary £25,000 FTE depending on skills and experienceLocation: Croydon (Surrey)Full-time - 40 HoursWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Wheelchair Technician to join our Wheelchair Service team.
Provide Equipment Hub supports people in Croydon who require mobility equipment to achieve and maintain their lifestyle choices.As a proud employee-owned organisation, part of Provide Community, we deliver person-centred, high-quality services.
We collaborate with local authorities and the NHS to address key healthcare and social priorities, promoting independence and easing pressure on acute hospitalsWe have a track record in developing healthcare staff and progressing their careers.The wheelchair technician role will work as part of a team alongside experienced therapists and other technicians to participate in the refurbishment, servicing, assembly, modification and repairs of both manual and powered wheelchairs.
You will also support the clinical team with client assessments, equipment modifications and handover of wheelchair equipment.The Wheelchair Service provides a vital service to residents, enabling them to maintain their independence in the community.This is an exciting time to join our team delivering vital services locally and playing an important part in ongoing service development and excellence.The role:· You will be responsible for checking and management of new and reconditioned stock· You will be responsible for servicing and reconditioning of both manual and powered wheelchairs· You will provide technical support to clinical and non-clinical colleagues in the service.Adjust and assemble equipment.Support Clinicians with ordering parts, repairs and quality management.
Show high level of competence using internal IT system to manage stock movementAbout you:· You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational and communication skills, able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.· You will have a track record of using your practical skills to solve technical problems.· You should be proficient in the use of hand tools, including hand power tools, and be competent to operate appropriate workshop equipment.· You will be confident in the use of digital systems and software for record-keeping.· You must hold a full current UK driving licence for a manual transmission vehicle for a minimum of 1 year and be willing to drive vehicles (vans) as necessary.· Because of your role, you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.· Experience of wheelchairs is desirable but not essentialAll correspondence for this post will be by email or text messaging.
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Therefore if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.
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We aim to keep you updated on the status of your application as soon as we can.Closing DateProvide reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time or bring forward the closing date should it have an overwhelming response.
We therefore encourage an early application to ensure consideration for this post.Professional UK clinical registration required for the role?If we require you to hold UK professional clinical registration to undertake a role we appoint you to, Provide will pay for your registration during the first year of your employment.Provide CIC continues to encourage all colleagues to ensure they have been double vaccinated and received a booster vaccination.We recognise taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, service users, customers, fellow colleagues, and their families.Our staff have been trained in 'Anti-Fraud' and will use technology to examine identity/immigration documents.DisabilityIf you have a disability and need assistance or more time to complete your application or attending interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 0300 3030 2661 or ****** TrialsPlease check with your local Job Centre Plus to see if you are eligible for a Work Trial.
If you are interested in trying this job first, please contact the Recruitment team and we can help you make the arrangements with the Job Centre and the Recruiting Manager.We are committed to equal opportunities, flexible working practices and the National Living Wage.SuccessfulApplicant:You will be required to bring all your documentation to your interview to show the recruiting manager and again at your pre-employment appointment with the Recruitment Co-Ordinators.The information that you provide will be treated confidentially.
If you fail to provide all of the information, Provide Equipment Hub may not be able to fulfil our contractual obligations to you or may be prevented from complying with our legal obligations.Employer certification / accreditation badgesThe postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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