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Depot Service Technician

Braintree
3 days ago
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Our client a global medical device company who offers innovative solutions for those with reduced mobility within the healthcare industry, are looking for a Depot Service Technician to be based in Braintree, Essex.
IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE!!!
The role would suit someone with experience of working within a warehouse or production environment.
On Offer

  • IMMEDIATE START!!!!
  • The role is temp to perm, there are 4 positions available with 2 positions leading to permanent roles
  • Salary: £12.21 per hour with a permanent salary on offer of £26,066.38 (review in April 2026)
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 – 16:30
  • Full time role, initially starting on a temporary contract with potential to lead to a permanent role for the right people
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising 1 day per year up to 24 days
  • Permanent contract benefits include Pension, EAP with virtual GP appointments and access to counselling and physio sessions, Weekly fruit boxes delivered to the Depots, Life Assurance 2x salary, Cycle to work scheme, Enhanced paternity (2 weeks full pay) and maternity leave (3 months full pay), Reward and recognition scheme (peer to peer and manager led nominations)
    Main purpose of the Depot Technician;
    Reporting to the Depot Supervisor, the Depot Service Technician is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, maintenance & repair of specialist medical devices / equipment, between rental events originating in a variety of care settings.
    Key Responsibilities of the Depot Technician;
  • Decontamination of medical devices to a high standard following company procedures
  • Operation of industrial laundry systems
  • Quality control checks and repairs ensuring all equipment is maintained to a high standard
  • Recording of all activities using manual and it systems
  • Manages and prioritises the available stock to meet business needs and demands
  • Ensures all stock and spare parts are always accounted for
  • Weekly stock counts and placing of spare parts orders
  • Maintains working areas within the depot to a high standard
  • Conforms to all company iso procedures and highlights any compliance issues to line supervisor
  • Use company systems to maintain up-to-date customer records
  • Adapt / adopt new methods of working and/or new technology the company introduces and undergo training as the company directs
  • Supports field-based activities when required
  • Audit and stock counting
    To Be Considered;
  • Previous experience in a warehouse, production, manufacturing environment preferred
  • An awareness of health and safety in a technical environment, with manual handling requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and work colleagues
  • The ability to work quickly, safely and methodically
  • Be self-motivated and work under pressure in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Good IT skills
  • Knowledge of UDI/barcoding and other traceability systems an advantage
  • Flexible approach to working conditions and working environment change

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