We are looking to recruit Community Equipment Services (CES) Delivery Driver / Technician to join the Community Equipment Services team currently based at Units 4/5 Elmdon Trading Estate, Bickenhill Lane, Solihull B37 7HE and the role is 37hrs per week. We currently have 3 positions available.
In this role you will undertake sensitive and responsive delivery/collection service for equipment supplied for people for their personal use, follow a range of strict handover procedures including the adjustments and/or installation of items and to cover the prioritised duties of the Equipment Maintenance Technician where required, including undertaking acceptance checks on new equipment and statutory electrical safety tests.
To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate:
1. Must be able to drive and have a full driving licence
2. Previous experience in a similar role
3. Good level of literacy and numeracy
4. Ability to use ICT equipment
5. Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues, prescribers, clients and their carers
6. Ability to organise, prioritise own workload and to use time effectively
In return, this is a busy and rewarding role where you will contribute to enhancing people’s lives across the borough.
We understand that our employees have commitments and interests outside work and encourage good work-life balance by offering a flexible and agile working environment; this is further supplemented by an extensive wellbeing offer, as well as a range of other benefits including staff discounts and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Closing date for completed applications is 14th April 2025
Interviews will be held on 30 April 2025 and 1 May 2025.
To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact:
Cristina Lea – Community Equipment Services Manager - cristina.lea@solihull.gov.uk
This post will require a DBS check.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
CES DriverTec JDPS v8 2025.docx
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