2-3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Delivery and Maintenance Officer plays a key role in the effective delivery fitting and collection of community equipment and minor adaptations to support individuals in maintaining independence at home.
The role involves vehicle operation warehouse duties stock control and regular contact with service users and health professionals requiring a customer-focused safety-conscious and flexible individual capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Deliver fit and collect community equipment and minor adaptations in service users homes ensuring safe and correct usage.
Carry out safety checks on equipment and vehicles ensuring they are cleaned tested loaded securely and maintained to required standards.
Plan daily delivery schedules including route planning and time-sensitive visits.
Assess user needs on-site to ensure safe use of equipment; remove and report unsafe items as needed.
Liaise professionally with clients carers occupational therapists physiotherapists district nurses and social workers.
Maintain accurate electronic records of deliveries collections and stock movements using handheld systems.
Perform general warehouse duties including equipment decontamination recycling stock checks and inventory management.
Support the achievement of team KPIs and comply with health and safety decontamination and recycling protocols.
Keep up to date with changes in equipment safety guidance and community equipment legislation.
Skills/Experience:
Experience of driving and delivering in high-demand environments including loading/unloading and route planning.
Familiarity with warehouse operations stock control and recycling procedures.
Ability to operate handheld electronic devices and maintain accurate digital records.
Strong customer service and communication skills both verbal and written.
A flexible proactive and professional approach to working in a fast-paced community-focused setting.
Ability to assess and manage safety risks on site during equipment fitting and collection.
Experience working in partnership with health and social care professionals.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 06/08/2025 @12:00.
Full-time role: 35 hours per week.
Full UK driving licence and experience of driving vans up to 3.5 tonnes.
Experience of driving and delivering in high-demand environments, including loading/unloading and route planning. Familiarity with warehouse operations, stock control, and recycling procedures. Ability to operate handheld electronic devices and maintain accurate digital records. Strong customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written. A flexible, proactive, and professional approach to working in a fast-paced, community-focused setting. Ability to assess and manage safety risks on site during equipment fitting and collection. Experience working in partnership with health and social care professionals.
Education
Full UK driving licence and experience of driving vans up to 3.5 tonnes.