Please note that this is an internal vacancy whereby only those currently employed by Wigan Council are eligible to apply Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance Those staff currently employed by a school are not eligible to apply for this position Makerfield Way Depot Makerfield Way Ince Wigan WN2 2PR Salary: Grade 4, 24,790 - 25,992 per annum. 12.84 - 13.47 per hour 37 hours per week (over 7 days working weekends, lates and all bank holidays) Your role: As a driver/technician you will be part of the team delivering, fitting and collecting equipment across the borough. The role also requires you to work as part of the decontamination unit with cleaning of equipment and input of data relating to equipment. The Integrated Community Equipment Stores is part of the Early Intervention Service assisting people to live independently within their own homes. Working evenings and weekends within this role you will improve the quality of vulnerable people s lives in the Wigan Borough. About you: Are you self- motivated with a strong customer care ethic? Do you have the ability to carry out work that can sometimes be physically demanding? These posts will support the existing team to ensure demands are met to support hospital discharges in a timely manner. You will have a caring personality and want to make a difference to people s lives. Do you want a role that will allow you to be Courageous, Positive and Accountable with the ability to directly change the lives of vulnerable People? ICES About us: Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. Do you want a role that will allow you to be Courageous, Positive and Accountable with the ability to directly change the lives of vulnerable People? ICES Deliver equipment across the Wigan Borough to allow people to live independently within their own homes. The Service is expanding and as a result requires positive individuals to deliver equipment in the evening and weekend. Delivering, Fitting and collecting equipment around Wigan provide a vital service to many Service Users. The Service also provides the hospital with support delivering equipment to aid hospital discharge. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for TeamWigan. Wigan Council prides itself on equality, inclusion and promoting diversity within the borough and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We invest in training and developing our staff, in a positive learning environment, and aim to be a consciously inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everybody in the community and would particularly encourage applicants from our underrepresented groups to apply. At Wigan, it is really important to us that applicants demonstrate our Team Wigan behaviours, and we do all we can to make sure that everyone feels like they belong. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer Main ICES Office 01942 486411 ask for Paul Beardsmore or Zoe Bamber Interview date: 6th March 2025 This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus adult barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: