We have an exciting opportunity for a Wheelchair Service Engineer to join our team in Leicester

Opcare, part of the international healthcare company Ability Matters Group, is one of the largest suppliers of artificial limb, orthotic, and posture and mobility services to the NHS in England. We consistently deliver a first class service for users, whilst applying the most advanced and exciting clinical and technical solutions available to patients.

Job role summary:

The main responsibility of this post is to repair, prepare, assemble and deliver wheelchairs a quality assured standard, reconditioned and built to specification manual.   The role holder is also responsible for the decontamination processes including recycling and scrapping.

What we can offer

• Competitive salary
• Incremental holiday allowance 33 days up to 38 days ( inclusive of bank holidays)
• Refer a friend incentive scheme
• Continuing professional development
• Ongoing internal and external training and courses

What experience you will need:

Essential

• Mechanical or Technical background
• The ability to refurb as per specification to a quality assured standard.
• A good working knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Desirable

• Technical or Mechanical engineering qualification, educational or vocational
• Technical background within a Wheelchair Service or Wheelchair Service Approved repairer
• Experience of working with wheelchair product ranges
• Understanding of wheelchair mechanics and technical specifications

Please send your CV to recruitment@abilitymatters.com today for an initial chat.

Ability Matters Group Limited are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.