Rental Technician - Washington

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Position:Rental Technician

Location: Field based North East
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 17.00 plus on -call.

Working as part of the Washington team, you will be delivering and collecting rental equipment to all hospital sites across the North East. Some days may start and finish at the local depot in Washington, where other days may start by going straight to the hospital sites.

You will be responsible for delivering equipment direct to the wards, and collecting any equipment that is no longer required. The majority of the equipment you will be working with are pressure relieving mattresses, which are inflated on hospital beds and then deflated by the wards, rolled up and bagged ready for collection, along with bed frames and chairs. Supplied with an iPad and iPhone, you will be required to log all serial numbers of equipment as it goes in and out of the hospital, so a keen eye for detail is needed.

A valid drivers license is essential, as you will load your van at the local depot, and work from your van for the rest of the day, attending to any orders that come through to you. As all installation requests need to be delivered within 4 hours, it is essential that you have a methodical and practical approach, to make sure that patients are not waiting long periods for essential equipment. You will be able to use the van to get to and from work, so you must have somewhere suitable to park the van when at home.

The role does involve lifting, so you must be able to lift bulky mattresses for long periods, although equipment is provided to support moving the rental products around the hospitals. No experience is needed, as full training will be given. Personality, enthusiasm, positivity and communication skills are essential in the role to help Arjo build strong relationships with our customers. Working in the North East, you will be the face of Arjo for our customers and patients. The team at Washington is a small team with a very positive attitude and we are looking for someone who will add value and enthusiasm to this team. Everyone takes thier part in th on-call rota, as we need to cover customer requests 24/7. The on-call payments are £230 per week, plus overtime, which is allocated on a local rota.

The skills you will need

• A practical approach.
• Ability to prioritize work and amend route plans accordingly.
• A positive and team oriented approach.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Driving License: Required to hold a valid UK driver’s license.
• Enhanced DBS clearance: Required (at the cost of Arjo).
• Must be able to lift bulky mattresses for prolonged periods.
• Due to the nature of this role, there may be a requirement to undertake work outside of normal hours i.e. evenings, weekends and bank holidays and participate in the “On Call” rota.
• You will be required to drive a large van and hold a clean driving license (held for a minimum of one year) and be able to route plan effectively.

What we will offer in return

You will support our vision to be the most trusted partner in driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. In return, we recognize and value our global employees. You will have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with competitive package. We will provide as well as uniform & access to a company van.

Why diversity matters to us

At Arjo, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mindset that values the uniqueness of all our people.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are giving Arjo permission to store your information.

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com