Wheelchair Service Engineer

Location:Bedford (Workshop-based with occasional field work)
Hours:Monday to Friday, 08:00 16:30
Position Type: Full-timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled or trainee Workshop & Field Service Engineer to join our team in Bedford. In this role, you will predominantly be workshop-based, focusing on the service, repair, and refurbishment of wheelchairs in accordance with prescription builds.You will also undertake field-based work as required to support our clients directly on-site. Full training on all equipment and technical builds will be provided.
Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Diagnose, service, and repair manual and powered wheelchairs.
• Prescription Builds: Assemble and refurbish equipment to meet unique user specifications and medical prescriptions.
• Field Support: Travel to field locations to provide on-site technical assistance and repairs.
• On-Call Cover: Participate in the emergency on-call rota.

On-Call Requirements

• Frequency: 1 week in every 4.
• Hours: 08:00 to 23:00 during your rota week.
• Compensation: Generous standby allowance plus enhanced hourly rates for any live call-outs.

What We Are Looking For

• Driving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is mandatory due to the on-call and field work.
• Technical Aptitude: Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering is a plus, though a strong willingness to learn is highly valued.
• Attributes: Reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.