Lead Equipment Technician

Job Description

About the Role40 Hours per week£31,143 to £38,971 Subject to banding*We are looking for a Lead Equipment Technician to join our friendly, fast-paced Logistics team at St John Ambulance. Reporting to our National Equipment Manager, the Lead Equipment Technician will work closely with healthcare professionals to supply maintenance,medical device training and calibration of a wide range of medical equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role offers the flexibility of being based anywhere across England, however significanttravel across the country, including overnight stays, is essential to the role to ensure that maintenance and compliance is adhered to at all times.In this exciting and varied role, you will lead a team of 4 Equipment Technicians to provide maintenance, servicing, inspection and repair to a wide range of complex medical equipment across England as well as deputising for the National Equipment Manageras and when required, so experience in managing a small team would be advantageous to this role. You will be responsible for maintaining records of all work undertaken, adequate stocks of appropriate components/spares, development of the Asset Management Systemand managing a budget to fulfil all responsibilities of the role.You will also provide technical advice and support to departments in relation to the equipment used as well as provide first line support and advice to the team, ensuring that compliance with audits and CQC requirements remains paramount.Can be based at any manned SJA office.*Please note that this role is currently under review by our job banding team and the salary will be dependent on the final decision on the banding of the role in line with our current pay structure.Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)About YouYou will have experience in organising and managing equipment servicing, ideally in a medical, technical or mechanical engineering field, and an Electrical or Engineering qualification would be advantageous (minimum Level 3 qualification). You will haveexcellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and demonstrate an organised and methodical approach to work.Due to the travel requirements, a Full UK Driving Licence is essential to this role.About UsSt John Ambulance responds to health emergencies, supports communities, and saves lives, relying on the publics generosity to do so. Compassionate care isnt just part of our heritage, its in our hearts. With our clinical expertise and nationwide presence,our volunteer-led health and first aid charity is uniquely placed to serve the country.From our vibrant youth programmes to our world-class training, we empower people of all ages with lifesaving skills and the confidence to use them, every day. St John volunteers treat and transport thousands of patients each year, and in times of crisiswe are Englands national health reserve. St John people have given more than a million hours of their time during the COVID-19 pandemic, including 800,000+ hours of vaccinations.As a charity with a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. St John Ambulance has relieved people from illness, injury, distress and suffering for over 140 years and,with the publics support, will do so for decades to come.You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts - youll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: 15 December 2021Application Review Date: 13 December 2021We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asianand minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered