production technician Hove, England
Job description
Role: Driver Technician
Location: Hove
Salary: £24,027 pa
Hours: Full Time, 42.5 per week, Tuesday- Saturday 9:00am - 18:00pm
Job purpose: Deliver, collect, installs, adjust, assess and demonstrate equipment and goods in, to and from the homes of vulnerable people to assist in helping to live independently. Often the role is undertaken in a challenging and emotional environment, dealing with clients/families that may be recently bereaved, be end of life, have learning difficulties or needing equipment to help rehabilitate.
Duties of a Driver Technician
- To collect, deliver and install a varied assortment of healthcare equipment to our service users.
- To demonstrate when required the use and function of the equipment (as per induction training).
- To follow a prescheduled route ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of our equipment.
- Report or handle any queries, questions or issues during visits.
- To log all activity on company provided scanners.
- There will be a requirement to work on a rota basis to support out of hours’ activity, for which you will receive a one-off bonus payment plus overtime for all hours worked.
In return we offer you the following:
- Full training and NRS branded uniform
- Competitive salary and benefits, paid overtime and on call time
- Excellent enhanced holiday of 33 days per year (inc banks) which increases with service up to 38 days per year (inc banks)
- Pension scheme
- Entitlement to Employee Assistance Programme and Bike to Work scheme
- Access to exclusive employee discounts and savings
- Role progression opportunities
- A chance to work as part of a great team doing a rewarding job
Come and join our team of drivers delivering healthcare equipment to people's homes to improve their lives. This is a delivery job that makes a difference. You're required to deliver, and install, items of healthcare equipment into people homes. Full training provided with state of the art technology systems to support you.
We are looking for drivers who care about people and want to make a difference in their local community. This is a job where the focus is on the quality of care provided at each delivery. What you do, enables people to be cared for at home with some independence. It matters.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can help us in our mission to improve people’s quality of life and independence every day. Our Driver Technicians are a pivotal part of the success of the service we provide. This is a fast-paced, challenging role which can make a real difference to people’s lives.
What we look for in a Driver Technician
- To hold a current, valid driving licence. Experience in driving a company vehicle preferred. For insurance purposes you must have held a UK driving licence for at least 3 years.
- Basic DIY skills and be physically fit as the role will involve lifting and carrying equipment.
- Understanding of Health and Safety practices.
- Excellent customer service skills, friendly and approachable as you will be dealing with members of the public, many of whom are elderly or vulnerable.
- Good communication skill, resilience, flexibility and an empathetic nature.
NRS Healthcare is the UK’s leading provider of Community Equipment Services, we deliver complete end-to-end services through all stages of equipment provision and recycling, within the healthcare sector. Our services allow people to remain in their homes, this helps prevent extended hospital stays, allowing the NHS to deliver frontline care where it is needed most.
To be noted:
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the professional and operational managers.
This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.
NRS Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, prospective employees are advised that they will be required to provide documentary evidence to support their right to work in the UK.
This position will be subject to an enhanced Disclosures and Barring Service Check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,027.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hove, BN3 7BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a notice period?
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Brig429800004514
About NRS Healthcare
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: https://nrshealthcare.com/
Year Founded: 1947
