Vivisol are currently hiring for a Homecare Technician to provide technical support in the Aberdeen area, reporting each day out of the Aberdeen depot to restock. We are looking for someone to join our team to carry out the servicing and delivery of our patients and customers equipment. We offer a generous package including; 33 days holiday (including BH), a company work vehicle, excellent training and development programs, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, yearly bonus scheme, as well as a starting salary of £26,538.
The Homecare Technician position is field based with a day shift role covering 40 hours per week, working five out of seven days, 8:30am – 5pm and an on call Rota covering one weekend a month and weekday evenings.
The ideal candidate will have previous driving experience (deliveries), and any technical experience would be beneficial, but not required as all training is provided.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To install, deliver, remove and service oxygen equipment to patients' homes
- Ensure the equipment is functioning correctly and safely before leaving the patient’s home
- Carry out risk assessments to ensure safe installation
- Educate patients and their caregivers on the proper use, care, and maintenance of oxygen equipment
- Provide clear instructions on safety precautions related to oxygen therapy, including the dangers of smoking near oxygen
- Perform scheduled maintenance checks on oxygen equipment to ensure they are working properly
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues as needed
Required candidate experience:
- Previous work-related driving experience
- Any previous technical experience DIY tools, installation, maintenance, repair, servicing, etc. is desirable
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- An Enhanced DBS (provided for you as part of the probation process)
Who we are:
Vivisol holds the NHS contracts for the provision of Home Oxygen services in the UK. The company is currently responsible for the installation and management of therapy solutions to over 23,000 patients.
"Working Together to Improve Lives by Inspiring Excellence in Home Healthcare" is at the core of what we do at Vivisol. The company focuses on continually improving its services, with the aim being to offer the NHS efficient, but sustainable, solutions.
Vivisol positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people. We foster an inclusive culture that offers all our employees a ‘Place to Grow’.
Please visit our website for a copy of our job applicant privacy notice at dolbyvivisol.com
Pay: £26,538.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have the full right to work in the UK?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Drivers Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
