SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• General workshop knowledge
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Flexible approach to working conditions and working environment change.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Effective team worker.

JOB PURPOSE OF THE BENCH HAND ENGINEER:

To enable the Company to achieve the agreed contractual standard of service required, by working as part of a team responsible for the wheelchair refurbishment. To manage stock and equipment to a high standard and maximising availability of stock to support Service Engineers delivering ‘First Time Fixes’ wherever possible. Once fully trained in line with depot multi-skilling be available to support field services to cover holidays and sick.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Decontamination of wheelchairs achieved by following Company infection control procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workshop and working in a way to ensure all Company Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.
• Repair and service equipment to the agreed standard.
• P.D.I. chairs for delivery by M.S.E.
• Ensure any PPE supplied for use in carrying out your duties is used as instructed.
• Maintain a professional customer service attitude when dealing with all service users and other agencies.
• Observe all regulations covering the driving and use of the Company vehicle on the public highway and to be aware of employee responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Agree to undertake all training offered that is necessary to maintain the skills required for this role.
• On call