• Job Description

  Req#: C9155-CMEF-0525-56?language=en&page=598&sort=publicationDateDes

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced warehouse Technical Support operative to join our established community equipment service in Gateshead.

  Gateshead Equipment service is a central provider of a wide range of community loan equipment and wheelchairs to support patients in maintaining their personal independence, safety and mobility.

  We are looking for an experienced maintenance operative who will support and maintain planned and reactive maintenance, servicing and testing of a range of equipment and ensure stringent infection control guidelines are adhered to in cleaning equipment. You will have experience of multi drop operations and experience in the assembly of furniture or other equipment. You will also support the wider team including warehouse, technical and delivery staff when required, assisting in areas such as repairs, technical installations and delivery/removal of equipment. You will also support the Warehouse Operations Officer in stock control, perpetual inventory and stock take activity.

  Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful candidate will have:-

  • Experience of managing & prioritising workload and being able to multi-task.
  • Experience of using electronic patient records / electronic ordering systems, handheld scanning devices.
  • Experience of multi-drop deliveries / warehouse or logistics operations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience of repair, maintenance & servicing of equipment including hoists, profiling beds, mattresses and pumps.
  • Experience of vehicle safety checks and driving legislation and safe, efficient driving.
  • Experience of risk assessments, lone working, COSHH and Health and Safety legislation.
  • Experience of PAT and LOLER testing
  • Must hold a full driving licence.

  This post is 22.5hrs, based at Team Valley Gateshead (3 days per week).

  About us

  Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

  One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

  We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

  The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro Rata (22.5 hours per week)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  C9155-CMEF-0525-56

  Job locations

  Gateshead Equipment Services

  Queens Park

  Team Valley Trading Estate

  Gateshead

  Tyne And Wear

  NE110QD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

  • To support and maintain the issue, collection, recording, cleaning and maintenance of equipment issued from the loan equipment warehouse on a daily basis.
  • To ensure that local and national cleaning / maintenance / refurbishment standards for equipment are adhered to at all times.
  • Carry out routine planned and reactive maintenance / adjustment of equipment as required, including mechanical repairs and electrical testing.
  • To support the integrity of the equipment management system stock control.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

  • To support and maintain the issue, collection, recording, cleaning and maintenance of equipment issued from the loan equipment warehouse on a daily basis.
  • To ensure that local and national cleaning / maintenance / refurbishment standards for equipment are adhered to at all times.
  • Carry out routine planned and reactive maintenance / adjustment of equipment as required, including mechanical repairs and electrical testing.
  • To support the integrity of the equipment management system stock control.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general level of education to a minimum of level 1 literacy and numeracy standards or relevant experience.
  • Hold relevant technical certificate, for example City & Guilds or equivalent (mechanical, electrical, building operations) or have significant experience in a related role.
  • Knowledge of related regulations including COSHH, LOLER and PAT.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of undertaking a maintenance role including basic electrics and mechanical.
  • Experience of computer packages and software including MS Office - Excel, Word, Outlook.
  • Experience of warehouse stock control inventory, perpetual inventory, use of electronic handheld devices.
  • Experience of work involving regular contact with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary health and social care workforce.
  • Experience of supporting planned and reactive maintenance programmes in a range of environments.
  • Experience of community equipment / medical devices assembling/ dissembling equipment / furniture.
  • Experience of operating electronic warehouse / maintenance systems.

  Desirable

  • Experience of community loan equipment service.
  • Experience of working in patients own homes or community setting.
  • Experience of providing instruction on products / product use.

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with proven experience of working with professionals at all levels and the public.
  • Demonstrate organisational and planning skills with proven ability to manage own workload.
  • Good knowledge and practical skills of working in maintenance/ warehouse/logistics/transport environment.
  • Have ability to demonstrate a range of products/provide technical advice and instruction.
  • Experience of risk assessment, COSHH and electrical safety (including PAT testing and LOLER testing).
  • Knowledge and experience of using electronic operating system, for example Elms2 for warehouse stock control.
  • Knowledge and experience of all aspects of stock control, stock take, perpetual inventory.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of wheelchair / community loan equipment services.
  • Experience of warehouse operations.
  • Experience of decontamination of equipment.
  • Experience of carrying out multi-drop deliveries.

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Combination of standing, sitting and walking throughout the working day.
  • Regular requirement to load handling throughout the day.
  • Undertake maintenance of equipment including mechanical and electrical repairs to standard operating standard daily.
  • Undertake driving duties including the delivery of equipment, assisting with two person jobs and supporting in urgent situations.
  • Ability to use of a range of tools and equipment e.g drill, screwdriver and other hand tools.
  • Manual dexterity and co-ordination are required to carry out adjustments to wheelchairs and equipment.
  • Standard keyboard skills / use of electronic devices.
  • Ensure that vehicles are loaded/unloaded in a safe manner.
  • Full clean UK driving license.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general level of education to a minimum of level 1 literacy and numeracy standards or relevant experience.
  • Hold relevant technical certificate, for example City & Guilds or equivalent (mechanical, electrical, building operations) or have significant experience in a related role.
  • Knowledge of related regulations including COSHH, LOLER and PAT.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of undertaking a maintenance role including basic electrics and mechanical.
  • Experience of computer packages and software including MS Office - Excel, Word, Outlook.
  • Experience of warehouse stock control inventory, perpetual inventory, use of electronic handheld devices.
  • Experience of work involving regular contact with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary health and social care workforce.
  • Experience of supporting planned and reactive maintenance programmes in a range of environments.
  • Experience of community equipment / medical devices assembling/ dissembling equipment / furniture.
  • Experience of operating electronic warehouse / maintenance systems.

  Desirable

  • Experience of community loan equipment service.
  • Experience of working in patients own homes or community setting.
  • Experience of providing instruction on products / product use.

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with proven experience of working with professionals at all levels and the public.
  • Demonstrate organisational and planning skills with proven ability to manage own workload.
  • Good knowledge and practical skills of working in maintenance/ warehouse/logistics/transport environment.
  • Have ability to demonstrate a range of products/provide technical advice and instruction.
  • Experience of risk assessment, COSHH and electrical safety (including PAT testing and LOLER testing).
  • Knowledge and experience of using electronic operating system, for example Elms2 for warehouse stock control.
  • Knowledge and experience of all aspects of stock control, stock take, perpetual inventory.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of wheelchair / community loan equipment services.
  • Experience of warehouse operations.
  • Experience of decontamination of equipment.
  • Experience of carrying out multi-drop deliveries.

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Combination of standing, sitting and walking throughout the working day.
  • Regular requirement to load handling throughout the day.
  • Undertake maintenance of equipment including mechanical and electrical repairs to standard operating standard daily.
  • Undertake driving duties including the delivery of equipment, assisting with two person jobs and supporting in urgent situations.
  • Ability to use of a range of tools and equipment e.g drill, screwdriver and other hand tools.
  • Manual dexterity and co-ordination are required to carry out adjustments to wheelchairs and equipment.
  • Standard keyboard skills / use of electronic devices.
  • Ensure that vehicles are loaded/unloaded in a safe manner.
  • Full clean UK driving license.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Gateshead Equipment Services

  Queens Park

  Team Valley Trading Estate

  Gateshead

  Tyne And Wear

  NE110QD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Gateshead Equipment Services

  Queens Park

  Team Valley Trading Estate

  Gateshead

  Tyne And Wear

  NE110QD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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