Joint Equipment Loan Service (JELS) Technician (Warehouse Operative / Driver)
Contract: Permanent, full time (37 hours)
Salary: Band 4 £25,584 - £27,269
Workplace: Nelson Park Industrial Estate, Cramlington
About the Job:
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy team, at the Joint Equipment Loan Services (JELS) in Northumberland. The main purpose of the role is to ensure the efficient and effective management of rehabilitation equipment within the Joint Equipment Loan Service (JELS) in the community. This involves tasks such as loading heavy equipment onto vans, delivering them to various residential homes and hospitals, and making sure the equipment is cleaned and in working order.
Job Duties:
1. Transport medical equipment to and from clients' homes, residential homes, and hospitals as needed (work van provided)
2. Collect equipment from homes and hospitals.
3. Once equipment is back in the warehouse, make sure it is in working order and clean.
4. Follow procedures for dismantling, delivering, and installing bulky equipment.
5. Ensure adherence to Health & Safety and Infection Control policies.
6. Provide routine information, liaising internally and externally.
7. Report any faults with equipment.
8. Plan and manage day-to-day workload efficiently.
9. Maintain appropriate stock levels of spare parts and consumables.
10. Input stock control data into manual and computer systems.
Experience/Skills Needed:
1. Must have a valid, clean driving licence.
2. Physical capability for lifting, moving, and handling equipment.
3. Previous delivery experience (desirable).
4. Ability to interpret manuals for assembly and operation of complex equipment.
5. Good problem-solving skills.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to work sensitively with vulnerable individuals and maintain confidentiality.
8. Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and in varied conditions.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
1. 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
2. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
3. Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Further Information
Please note, the closing date for this position is 19/01/2025, however we do have the right to close the advert early if required.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for.
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