Wheelchair & Disability Equipment Technician

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Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Phone + Laptop + Use of a Company Fleet VehicleEAP Support + Training Opportunities in a Supportive and Experienced teamMake a Difference in Your CommunityWho we are | Ko wai matouSeating to Go is part of the Geneva Healthcare Group and provides a specialist wheelchair assessment and repair service to ACC and Disability Support Services (DSS - Ministry of Social Development) and is a national training provider.
We are nationally recognised for service provision and our ability to provide training and mentoring, so you would be joining a supportive and progressive team.Why Us | He aha ai matou?Supportive and inclusive team that invests in your developmentCompany laptop and mobile phoneUse of a company fleet vehicleOnline learning platform and regular product training and updatesBe a part of a national organisationDevelop new transferable skillsAbout the role | He korero whakamarama mo tenei turangaThis is an exciting full-time opportunity for a mechanically minded person who is innovative and wants to do more than repair equipment in a workshop situation.
Come join our Rotorua based team of technicians and therapists working in wheelchair and seating provision with people of all ages and abilities.
What we do makes a difference to how people are able to participate in everyday life!The technician role involves but is not limited to the following:Annual servicing of disability equipment such as wheelchairs, hoists, hospital beds and shower chairsRepairs on a diverse range of wheelchairs and disability equipmentAdjusting and modifying both manual and power wheelchairs to suit the clientFitting special seating supports alongside therapistsSome minor fabrication workYou'll be someone who thrives in a people-focused role as you will be required to work independently in people's homes and in the wider community, not just in the workshop all day!
You will need to be comfortable supporting clients across the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Lakes and South Waikato region.
You will be working with our clients to keep them moving and enable them to get the most out of their equipment.
Excellent training and support is provided.What you will bring | Nga tohungatanga mo tenei turanga2-3 years in a role where you've had hands-on mechanical/electrical experience – this could be from any industryAn enjoyment of problem-solving, being creative and learning new skillsBeing flexible, organised and self-motivatedA passion for putting your skills to work in a role that can genuinely make a difference in the lives of our clients and your communityYou'll know your way around power/hand tools and think outside the box on how we can meet the needs of our clientsEAS qualification or equivalent – preferred but not essentialAbility to use IT at an intermediate level – experience with an asset management and/or job management system would be an advantageFull, clean driver's license – ability to travel distances through the Waikato as neededRight to work in NZApplications close | Te katinga o tenei whai turanga: 12 January 2025Please note: Applications received will be reviewed in the New Year, from 6 January 2025, due to our holiday close-down period.
Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to connecting with you in the new Year!Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.
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