Job Description

Supervised by the Chief Technician, the post holder will work closely with Clinical Engineering Department to provide decontamination, assembling, and testing a wide range of medical bed mattresses. The post holder will also be required to support the wider engineering team, with regards to equipment transportation, the receipting / transportation of medical devices and consumables, and with the day-to-day functions in the warehouse / workshop environment.
Please be aware that as this role requires you to drive Trust vehicles you must hold a full UK driving licence and be over the age of 19 in order to comply with the Trust's insurance requirements.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties & Responsibilities * To achieve competency in the inspection and processing of mattresses in accordance with the manufacturer's guidance.

• Ensure manufacturer's guidelines and local policies for decontamination processes are followed.
• To achieve competency in the repairing and assembling of mattresses.
• To organise work in an efficient and effective way, prioritising the workflow to meet deadlines depending on customer's requirements to ensure that the user's services function without disruption.
• To ensure that all equipment is working satisfactorily, maintaining records of all daily checks that are carried out and any breakdowns that occur.
• Take receipt of equipment deliveries and dismantle boxes for recycling.
• Support with any loading and unloading of equipment from vehicles.
• The post holder will be required to enter data onto the asset management system.
• Assisting the administration team with preparing and issuing medical devices and consumables to other NCHC services, and directly to patients.
• Receiving deliveries at Red House, checking contents and forwarding on paperwork to the administration team
• Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to visitors and colleagues.

About us
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Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
839-7220734-RB-B
Job locations
Red House
160 Hellesdon Park Road
Norwich
NR6 5DR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document for full details on the roles and responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached document for full details on the roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSEs level 4 or above in English and Maths or Equivalent
• Full UK Driving License

Experience
Essential

• Working in a busy environment
• Cleaning experience

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Experience of working within a Quality Management System

Skills
Essential

• Basic IT skills in using Word, Excel

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from equipment

Desirable

• Knowledge E-Quip software
• Knowledge of test procedures used to verify the performance and safety of a range of clinical equipment

Communication
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Proof of own personal development
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Committed to providing the best possible service to patients
• Team Player
• Able to work on own initiative

Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential

• Care, Respect and Dignity
• Work together in the community
• Integrity
• Taking Ownership
• Innovation, Flexibility and Resilience

Other
Essential

• Flexible attitude and approach to work

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSEs level 4 or above in English and Maths or Equivalent
• Full UK Driving License

Experience
Essential

• Working in a busy environment
• Cleaning experience

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Experience of working within a Quality Management System

Skills
Essential

• Basic IT skills in using Word, Excel

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from equipment

Desirable

• Knowledge E-Quip software
• Knowledge of test procedures used to verify the performance and safety of a range of clinical equipment

Communication
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Proof of own personal development
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Committed to providing the best possible service to patients
• Team Player
• Able to work on own initiative

Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential

• Care, Respect and Dignity
• Work together in the community
• Integrity
• Taking Ownership
• Innovation, Flexibility and Resilience

Other
Essential

• Flexible attitude and approach to work

Skills Required