Field Service TechnicianSalary: £29,901.30 paMidlands contracts based at Birmingham depot.Hours 8.00am-5.00pm Monday-FridayJob purpose:Working from our Birmingham depot to enable the Company to achieve the agreed contractual standard of service required by completing initial training in the workshop reconditioning wheelchair equipment to gain essential product knowledge. On completion of initial training this will enable you to work out in the field delivering and collecting equipment whilst undertaking further training for repairing and servicing wheelchairs. The expectation is that once fully trained most jobs will be completed on a first-time fix basis.Key Responsibilities:
Servicing and repairing Powered & Manual wheelchairs in the field with the aim of achieving a first time fix whenever possible.Delivering and collecting wheelchairs to and from service user’s homes and NHS departments, always ensuring that the Company Infection Control Policy is followed.Ensure all paperwork relating to each job is read carefully and completed with all the necessary information regarding parts used and action taken written onto the job card to enable the administration team to accurately update the data base.Ensure any PPE supplied for use in carrying out your duties is used as instructed.Once fully trained undertake out of hours responsibility when rostered.Observe all regulations covering the driving and use of the Company vehicle on the public highway and be aware of employee responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act.Keep the vehicle you use in a tidy state and ensure stocks of all necessary parts are replenished each day.Ensure the vehicle safety check and the van check sheet are done each week.Maintain a professional customer service attitude and always use discretion when dealing with all service users and other agencies, always wear your uniform and identification badge, and ensure the uniform is always kept clean and laundered.Prioritise and organise your workload, referring to Line Manager as and when appropriate.Be responsible for the maintenance and safe keeping of all tools and equipment provided by the Company as outlined in the Company handbook.Agree to undertake all training offered that is necessary to maintain the skills required for this role.
Qualifications:
Full UK driving licenceSuccessful enhanced DBS check, company paid for.Able to move and handle loads and equipment safely.Experience of face-to-face customer contact preferred.An awareness and understanding of people with disabilities.Flexible approach to working conditions and working environment change.Ability to use own initiative within set boundaries of the role.Ability to use a mobile phone to relay photographs.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to relay clear instructions to clients.Basic computer skills for diagnostic purposes.
Physical demands of the job:
Moving and handling of equipment and accessories following handling guidelinesStanding at a bench to workKneeling/crouchingUse of ramps and any other agreed moving equipment.
Most challenging/difficult part of the role:
Flexible working/responsive to changing priorities as set by Line Manager or Customer Service team.Committing to being available for short notice overtime if required necessitated by emergency response requirements.Responsibility of out of hour’s duties.
Confidentiality:Carrying out the work involved with this position, the employee will become party to confidential information including service user information. It is of paramount importance that all information is kept on a private and confidential basis and not disclosed to any other person.Health and Safety:The post holder is required to take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions. The post holder is also required to co-operate with supervisory and managerial staff to ensure that all relevant statutory regulations, policies, codes of practise and departmental safety procedures are adhered to, and to attend relevant training programmes.Prevention and Control of infection:The prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role of all Ross Care personnel. Staff members will contribute to the prevention and control of infection through standard infection control practises and compliance with the Company infection control policy.Service user/other agency/public engagement and involvement:Ross Care is committed to promoting and embedding equality, diversity and inclusiveness and expects that the post holder will actively promote and engage this commitment in all that they do. The post holder should ensure that in all their behaviours, attitudes and working they recognise and take account of the health needs and rights of all sections of the community including ethnicity, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation and religion/belief. The post holder will be expected to engage the service users, other agencies and the public where relevant and adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures governing zero tolerance to discrimination, harassment, bullying, stereotyping and prejudicial treatment.Ross Care will be an equal opportunities employer. Its aim will be to ensure that neither applicants nor employees receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, marital status, disability, religion, creed, colour, race, nationality, ethnic origins or social background, or are disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Junior Mechanical Engineer Hull
£30'000 - £33,000 + Overtime + Full Training + Gain Extra Qualifications + Overtime + Technical Progression + Immediate start + 10% matched pension contribution + 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Work for a company that will invest in your future and support you in developing your skills. Offering various courses & qualifications and constant support from senior engineers, this is a standout opportunity for a Junior Mechanical engineer to join an organisation that will provide you with everything you need to continually learn and develop your engineering skills. This company services, fixes and repairs a variety of equipment used in the heavy engineering industry. As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers, supporting a variety of hands-on operational tasks across a busy industrial site.Alongside assisting with maintenance and equipment preparation, you’ll carry out routine checks on equipment such as conveyors and plant equipment, as well as support general site and workshop activities that ensure smooth day-to-day operations while you build your skills.Your Role as Junior Mechanical Engineer Will Include
Assisting with installation, repair and upkeep of mechanical plant and infrastructure both indoors and outdoors, including working at height and in confined spaces
Carrying out general mechanical maintenance tasks under supervision as part of a structured training and development pathway
Managing and maintaining workshop stores, spares, tools and PPE to support operational efficiency and safety compliance
As a Junior Mechanical Engineer You Will Need to Have
Basic mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial or engineering environment
Ability to support PPM and reactive maintenance activities as part of a team
NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering Please apply or contact Liam Martindill on 02038137949 for immediate consideration
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency.Please visit our website at futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling. Future Engineering Recruitment can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.Keywords: Junior Mechanical, Trainee engineer, Technician, Maintenance, Fitter, Service, Workshop, heavy engineering ....Read more...
Duties will include:
As an apprentice with Axis Electronics you will be given the opportunity to move around the company, working in various areas of the business staying with each department for six months at a time under the supervision of experienced colleagues, combining on-the-job training with structured learning
You will be sorting and inspecting components before they are used in assembly, checking for defects or missing parts to ensure everything is ready for production
Assemble mechanical parts and systems using tools and equipment, following technical drawings and instructions to ensure accuracy
You will be working with Surface Mount Technology (SMT), loading and operating machines that place tiny electronic components onto circuit boards, ensuring components are placed correctly for the next step in assembly
Operating Flow Solder Machines:
As well as soldering by hand to repair or adjust components that may need more precise soldering
Supporting Production Engineering to help improve manufacturing processes to make them faster, cheaper, and more reliable
Troubleshoot any issues during production and suggest improvements
To perform electrical and functional tests on finished products to make sure they work as expected
Record test results and report any issues to the team for further action
Track and organise materials and parts needed for production, ensuring the right items are available at the right time to keep production flowing smoothly
Assisting with Goods in and Goods out, receiving raw materials (Goods In) and check them for quality before storing them. As well as packing and sending out finished products (Goods Out), making sure they are correctly labelled and meet all standards
College attendance will begin in September 2026.Training:
EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing support Technologies (Development Technical Knowledge)
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to progress into roles such as Test Engineer, Production Engineer, Team Leader, or Production Technician
This is a chance to complete your Level 3 qualification and potentially advance to further education, such as a HNC or HND, for continued professional development and career growth
Employer Description:Originally part of a leading international electronics company, and now part of the international Cicor Group, Axis Electronics was formed in 1995 as an independent UK based contract electronic manufacturing services provider with a unique combination of service and technological capabilities.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 7.30am -- 12.30pmSkills: communication skills,positive attitude,Organisation skills,Passion for engineering....Read more...
Some of your daily duties will include:
Participate in (following suitable training and defined by business needs) areas of the laboratory services including:
Histopathological processes (including sample booking in/receipt, cut up scribe, macro typing, embedding, microtomy, H&E production, quality procedures, filing blocks and slides, digital pathology)
Perform direct specimen transfer of A&B category specimens
Manage the process for same day processing of biopsies
Perform special stains
Perform Immunohistochemistry
DNA preparation processes including microtomy and cutting rolls
Achieve and maintain a high level of knowledge for each process, and cascade that knowledge to technical line reports
Assist in the general duties of all laboratory areas including:
Receipt/testing/preparation of reagents
Completion of tasks on laboratory task lists
Calibration, monitoring and maintenance of equipment
Monitoring and maintenance of stock levels
Management of waste and general ‘housekeeping’ duties
Maintenance of a clean and tidy working environment
Manage the technical and knowledge development of the MLA/LRA team up to full competency and ability to train others
Work in collaboration with the senior staff to ensure the flow of work through the laboratory is always optimum, creating rotas when required
Frequently review practice to ensure that the process is efficient, raise identified improvements to the Senior Biomedical Scientists
Training:You will undertake a Level 5 Technician Scientist apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, leading to a BTEC Level 5 HND in Applied Science (Biology pathway).
Most of the learning will take place online one day per week, with some practical elements taking place in Birmingham City Centre throughout the duration of the 3-year apprenticeship.
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Scientist, RSci, with the Royal Society of Biology.Training Outcome:Senior laboratory scientist or biomedical scientist through level 6 university apprenticeship.Employer Description:Source LDPath provides an end-to-end clinical healthcare service including histopathology and digital pathology; bringing a unique clinical workflow for the delivery of precision therapeutics.
We host a significant and growing network of Specialist Consultant Pathologists, all registered with the Royal College of Pathologists and General Medical Council, to ensure the highest quality reporting for patients.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm or 10am to 7pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Installation Support and Technical Management:
Distributed Sound & Video Ltd (DSAV Ltd) specialises in designing and installing professional audio-visual solutions for churches and charities across the UK.
Provide autonomous technical support and management for installations, ensuring seamless operation of all AV components
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with clients, support teams, external contractors, and management to facilitate effective communication and installation delivery
Client Consultation:
Advise and guide customers on AV requirements for various scenarios, manage expectations, and address any concerns or complaints
System Design and Installation:
Design integrated audio-visual systems tailored to customer needs and specific project environments. Plan, install and configure AV over IP systems to ensure optimal performance
Videoconferencing Coordination:
Coordinate and conduct videoconferencing setup and testing, ensuring adherence to required specifications and optimal performance
IT Support:
Install and support the use of personal computers, servers, and digital signage as part of integrated AV solutions
Content Creation:
Capture, edit and post-produce audio and video content to support client projects and events
Virtual Events Management:
Plan and manage virtual events and online broadcasts, ensuring high-quality delivery and user engagement
Quality Assurance:
Analyse the design, planning and execution of services through testing and customer feedback. Diagnose issues, evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements
Training Provision:
Develop and provide technical training for inexperienced end users to ensure effective utilisation of AV systems
Administrative Duties:
Carry out administrative tasks related to AV services, including logging requests, updating event calendars, tracking project progress, producing purchase orders, processing invoices, and managing email communications
Equipment Maintenance:
Maintain audio-visual equipment and associated inventory across various spaces, ensuring systems are event-ready and meet specific requirements
Training:
Audiovisual Technician Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard
Day release online 1 day per week
Training Outcome:
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available
Employer Description:Distributed Sound & Video Ltd (DSAV Ltd) specialises in designing and installing professional audio-visual solutions for churches and charities across the UK. Founded in 2006, DSAV Ltd is committed to delivering bespoke AV systems tailored to the unique requirements of each venue, ensuring exceptional customer service and support. Please note that although we occasionally provide event services, our main business focus is commercial audio visual installations.Working Hours :Monday - Friday.
Hours to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative....Read more...
Outline of day-to-day duties:
Assembly & Manufacturing:
Assemble and test water purification systems (including Deionisation, Reverse Osmosis, Ultra Filtration, and Ultraviolet Sterilisation) using hand tools, drills, soldering equipment, and centre lathe operations as required
Perform electrical wiring of control panels
Work from engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications to ensure accurate assembly
Modify or adjust equipment as required to meet specifications or resolve issues
Cylinder Filling & Preparation:
Fill customer resin cylinders to required specifications
Ensure all cylinders are labelled, sealed, and prepared for delivery or collection in line with company procedures
Maintain records of all cylinders filled and dispatched
Repairs & Maintenance:
Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on equipment in the workshop
Replace or refurbish components as required
Conduct preventative maintenance on company-owned equipment and tools
Logistics & Stock Control:
Receive deliveries of parts, materials, and equipment
Check deliveries to ensure items are correct, undamaged, and meet specified quality standards
Booking in deliveries correctly via Sage 50 Accounts Professional software
Liaise with suppliers and check deliveries against purchase orders
Maintain stock usage records and assist in inventory control
Testing & Quality Control:
Test equipment to verify correct operation and compliance with company quality standards
Record test results and complete all required job documentation
Report any nonconformities or defects promptly
Health & Safety:
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop in compliance with Health & Safety regulations
Ensure tools and machinery are safe to use and report any faults immediately
Wear PPE as required and follow safe working practices at all times
Authorities:
Carry out workshop work on approved jobs without additional supervision
No authority to approve purchases - must request parts/materials via authorised purchasing channels
Authority to stop work and report if unsafe conditions or quality issues are identified
Training:
Engineering maintenance technician
Training Outcome:
To be a Water Treatment Engineer out on site
Employer Description:Wychwood Water Systems began trading in 1996, with a focus on design, manufacturing, installation and continuous support. The founder of the Company, having worked in the industry for some years, recognised that clients required a much more responsive and quality service than was being offered by large suppliers in the industry.
Today, the Company has a strong experienced team covering the UK, as well as countries such as Georgia, Ethiopia, Cuba, Poland, Ireland and many others.
Our company has always been about the team and still is. When our customers choose us, they are choosing a company that will partner with them to deliver reliable pure water solutions and will support them in every step of the process.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. 1 hour break.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Mechanical/Electrical assembly,Mechanical/Electrical repair,Hand tool skills,read engineering drawings....Read more...
Plumbing and Heating Technician Salary between £28-£34k based on experience and qualifications Job Overview
North East Heating Solutions is a fast growing yet still family owned and run electric heating and hot water installation company based near Wetherby and are seeking a skilled and reliable Plumbing & Heating Installer to carry out the removal, installation and commissioning of hot water systems in residential and commercial properties. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of our electrical engineering team. Key Responsibilities
Removal of domestic heating and water systems including gas, oil and LPGInstall, commission, and test hot water heatersRemoval of cylinders, tanks, and associated pipeworkWork with our team of electricians to help install electric heating systems Ensure all installations comply with current regulations and safety standardsCarry out pressure testing, and fault diagnosticsConnect systems to water supply and electrical controlsIdentify and resolve faults efficiently and safelyProvide excellent customer service and explain system operation to customers Maintain accurate records and pictures of work completedWarehouse managment - ensure the space is kept clean tidy Help with stock management Proven experience as a plumber or heating installerRelevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating or equivalent)No requirement to be Gas Safe registered. Strong knowledge of domestic hot water and central heating systemsGood problem-solving and diagnostic skillsFull UK driving licence as role does include lots of travel as we work all over the East of EnglandMust live with 30 mins of Wetherby.Work will be carried out in residential homes and commercial buildingsMay involve lifting, working in confined spaces, and working at heightSalary between £28-£34k based on experience and qualifications Use of company vehiclePension schemePrivate health after 6 monthsOngoing training and development opportunities
Requirements
Proven experience as a plumber or heating installerRelevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating or equivalent)No requirement to be Gas Safe registered. Strong knowledge of domestic hot water and central heating systemsGood problem-solving and diagnostic skillsFull UK driving licence as role does include lots of travel as we work all over the East of EnglandMust live with 30 mins of Wetherby.
Working Conditions
Work will be carried out in residential homes and commercial buildingsMay involve lifting, working in confined spaces, and working at height
Salary & Benefits
Salary between £28-£34k based on experience and qualifications Use of company vehiclePension schemePrivate health after 6 monthsOngoing training and development opportunities
INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
All tasks will be at a level appropriate to the apprentice’s developing skills. Under the guidance of the Laboratory & Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will be expected to support all aspects of the laboratories in the BioEscalator, including:
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager with helping new tenants to move into their laboratories
Communicate with tenants both verbally and by e-mail
Maintain stocks of general laboratory consumables and chemicals
Learn general laboratory housekeeping (i.e. good laboratory practice), following relevant Health and Safety procedures, to ensure a safe working environment is maintained
Keep all laboratory areas clean and tidy
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager with running the shared labs on a daily basis, including changing gas cylinders, operating standard lab machinery such as autoclaves and glasswashers, refilling the liquid nitrogen supply tank weekly and collection of dry ice. Note that this will involve some manual handling
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager in routine maintenance of ultra-low temperature (i.e. - 80°C) freezers and keep accurate records. Also, maintain and keep a record of personal protective equipment such as face visors, cryogenic gloves, safety spectacles, and UV googles
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager in maintaining the tissue culture facilities including making up 70% ethanol and 1% virkon
Carry out routine equipment maintenance, testing, and cleaning
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager with weekly disposal of hazardous laboratory waste from core facilities including 6-monthly disposals of hazardous chemical waste
Take monthly meter readings (electricity) in proprietary labs and undertake weekly management of laboratory coat and tea towel laundering
Report equipment faults to the Laboratory & Facilities Manager and assist in resolving them
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager in supervision of external contractors (such as service engineers) and provide cover in the absence of the Laboratory & Facilities Manager
To promote and support best practices so that sustainability becomes an integral part of everyday laboratory work
Assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager in organising and supporting sustainability meetings with tenant company representatives, focused on identifying and implementing sustainability practices in laboratories and the wider workplace
Other jobs as requested by the Laboratory & Facilities Manager or Business Manager. It is a small team, so this could include covering reception, meeting room setups, and other administrative tasks
Training:As part of this role, you will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship with the training provider CSR Scientific Training. You will also complete either a Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science or a Level 4 HNC, depending on previous academic attainment.
During your apprenticeship, you will work full-time (36.5 hours per week) at the Innovation Building - BioEscalator (part of the Medical Sciences Division) at the Old Road Campus, Headington. The 2-year training programme will include in-house training as well as day-release or other distance learning methods delivered by CSR Scientific Training.
In total, it will take 2-years to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the department, University, and training provider throughout.
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.ukTraining Outcome:Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.Employer Description:The BioEscalator is the University of Oxford’s thriving biomedical incubator, based on the Old Road Campus and co-located with the University’s major medical research institutes. It is dedicated to nurturing high-growth potential biomedical start-ups with the aim of making a meaningful impact on human health.
The incubator provides flexible laboratory and office space and shared equipment facilities to commercial tenants as well as access to entrepreneurial support, specialist networks and industry investors, enabling companies to advance from early seed stage through to sustainability. The BioEscalator hosts a tailored programme of innovation-focused events and is supported by an experienced business management team and a Management Board drawn from scientific, clinical and academic leaders. Its community includes Oxford spin-outs and global innovators working on cutting-edge therapeutics, diagnostics and platform technologies, with a strong record of significant funding raised, job creation and alumni success. Space is let on a flexible basis and ranges from single benches in a shared lab to private labs.
There are purpose-built shared facilities: molecular biology labs, including a tissue culture suite and chemistry lab; the Hub (the centre of collaboration and events); and meeting rooms. It is run by a small team of dedicated staff with a commitment to customer service, a can-do attitude and an innovative mindset: we collaborate, we innovate and everyone pitches in. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
