Driver Technician
About this role
Job Title: Driver Technician
Location: Emersons Green Depot
Salary: £26,569.00 per year
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (includes flexibility to meet business needs and participation in an emergency on-call rota)
Job Type: Permanent
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting compassionate, hands-on professionals with forward-thinking organizations that drive positive change in community care. We partner with industry leaders who champion inclusive cultures, professional development, and a genuine person-centred mission.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd—the UK’s leading provider of community equipment services to the NHS and local authorities—as they look for a dedicated Driver Technician to join their team at the Emersons Green Depot.
About the Role
As a Driver Technician, you will be delivering, installing, and demonstrating life-enhancing medical equipment directly to people's homes. This is much more than just a driving role; you will be a vital face of the organization, providing reassurance, exceptional customer service, and ensuring that vulnerable and elderly individuals can maintain their independence.
This role requires a flexible approach to working hours and includes participating in an emergency on-call rota to support community needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive to customer homes, acting in a respectful, polite, and approachable manner.
Deliver, collect, install, and carry out basic repairs on healthcare and medical equipment.
Demonstrate the use and functionality of equipment clearly and safely to customers.
Perform basic DIY tasks associated with equipment setup.
Deliver a first-class, person-centred service characterized by care, empathy, integrity, and kindness.
Work flexibly to suit business requirements and participate in an emergency on-call rota.
About You
You are a reliable, hands-on professional who shares Medequip’s core values of integrity, empathy, teamwork, and excellence.
Driving Requirements: You must hold a full UK driving licence for a minimum of 3 years.
Skills: Good communication skills with the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Personal Qualities: Compassionate, respectful, patient, and adaptable to flexible scheduling needs.
Right to Work: Candidates must possess the full, satisfactory right to work in the UK (this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship).
What’s in it for You? (Benefits)
Through our partnership with Medequip, you will gain access to an exceptional reward, health, and career development package:
Company Vehicle: Van provided for travel to and from work.
Generous Holiday: 29 days holiday, increasing up to 33 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
Financial & Health Security: Competitive salary (£26,569 p.a.), pension scheme, healthcare scheme, and life assurance.
Well-being Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a free DBS check.
Career Growth: Continuous professional development, training, and clear pathways for career progression.
Extra Perks: Access to the Perkbox discount platform, a Cycle to Work scheme, and free company uniform.