Job Purpose:

To clean returned equipment so that it can be re-issued.
To maintain Hampshire Equipment Service ( two units ) offices and warehouse.
Clean aids and equipment returned from clients/ patients, undertaking minor alterations or repairs that may be required.
Returning cleaned stock to correct area and ensuring all equipment is bar-coded and recorded .
Audit all returned aids and equipment.
Daily cleaning of the cleaning room , store, office & toilet areas within both units.
Prepare Special equipment for dispatch.
Assist with the unloading of lorries.
Be responsible for ensuring that the equipment is accounted for and securely held at all times.
Undertake any other duties & responsibilities that may be relevant to the post.Main responsibilities

Community Focus

No direct contact with general public, but standard and timeliness in preparing special equipment for dispatch completing minor repairs and equipment cleaning tasks and returning items promptly to stock can affect delivery of goods and availability for re-issue to clients. Poor standards could cause delays to people receiving goods which have been identified to improve their lives. Delivering Outcomes

Accountable for own work as defined in the job description.
Responsible for ensuring equipment is accounted for and stored safely.
No wider responsibilities for others.

Knowledge and Skills

Understanding of an able to use Bar-code and stock recording systems effectively.
Apply Health & Safety knowledge about moving and handling tasks, cleaning materials and maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace and toilet areas
Knowledge of where pieces of equipment are stored and understand security issues to minimise thefts.
Knowledge of packaging/preparation requirements for specialist equipment to reduce damage in transit. Communication

Mostly face to face communication with colleagues and managers to conduct daily business cooperatively and to gain maximum benefit from supervision and performance development reviews. Decision making

Prioritise own workload within guidelines and standards.
Identify damaged equipment and draw to attention of line managers those pieces that may not be repairable. Role Dimensions

Clean and return to storage a minimum of 150 pieces of equipment per week.
Clean identified areas daily or more frequently if necessary.
Record return of cleaned and scrapped aids and pieces of equipment per week for audit purposes. Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications

There are no essential qualifications for this position.

Desirable Qualifications

There are no desirable qualifications for this position.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Literate.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of health and safety at work.
Ability to solve problems in a common sense manner.
Knowledge of equal opportunities.
Effective work record.
Flexible attitude towards the work environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

There are no desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this post.

Working Conditions

The following section provides an outline of the working conditions that may be encountered in this role.

Manual Handling

Objects - daily (15kg+)

Display Screen Equipment

Desktop PC

Work Environment

*Hot environment
*Cold environment

Work Equipment/Machinery

*Moving machinery (moving and handling equipment)

Personal Protective Equipment

*Eyes/Body/Arms/Feet and Hands (protective clothing provided)

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

*Human blood or human bodily fluid

Chemical Hazards

*Cleaning materials

Connect2Hampshire, part of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates