Company: Fore Street Employment Agency Ltd
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Job Description:
Location:Bedford (Workshop-based with occasional field work)Hours:Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30Position 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.
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Posted: October 3rd, 2026