Driver Technician – Mobility Aids Service
Location: Unit 6, 27 Gortrush Business Centre, Gortrush Industrial Estate, Derry Road, Omagh BT78 5EG
Hours: 21 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £18,724 per annum pro rata

Would you like to use your driving skills to make a difference to people’s lives?

We have a Driver Technician position available within our Mobility Aids Service (MAS) based in Omagh.

The role of the Driver Technician is to deliver, assemble, demonstrate and collect equipment to and from both service user’s homes and establishments, ensuring standards of service as specified by the company are met and where possible exceeded. Many service users are near end of life, so kindness and compassion are traits desired for anyone within the role.

The Driver Technicians will work closely with the Service Delivery Coordinator to contribute to the smooth operation of the Equipment Distribution Service. They will prov ide support to other members of the department ensuring that the operation complies with, and where possible, exceeds customer expectations, contractual arrangements, service levels and overall company requirements whilst delivering target profitability. Success in this role is also measured via operational Key Performance Indicators.

This role might be for you if…

You are self-assured and can build rapports with service users
You are a people person, able to work as part of a team supporting members of the public
You are a confident and safe driver with van driving experience and knowledge of Exeter and surrounding area
You have driving experience as a multi-drop driver and dealing with the general public on a daily basis
Physically able to lift and carry loads (within the Health and Safety Manual Handling criteria)
You have a full UK driving licence to drive manual transmission.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Tuesday 2nd May 2023 with interviews to follow.

Please note that early application is encouraged, as we’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.

As part of the Red Cross Red Crescent global Movement we are bound by principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence. We are committed to welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, culture and experience. At this time we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified people from a catholic background as this group is currently under-represented in our workforce.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:

36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) per annum (pro rata for part time)
Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
Up to 6% contributory pension

Connecting human kindness with human crisis