This role supports the delivery of a high-quality Community Equipment Service, helping disabled people of all ages maintain their health, independence, and daily living. You will refurbish, repair, test, and prepare returned equipment, ensuring all items are safe, clean, and ready for reuse.

Working as part of a team, you will carry out maintenance, safety checks, and stock control, while supporting day-to-day store operations and customer enquiries. You will follow strict infection control, health and safety, and data protection procedures to ensure a safe environment for staff and service users.

This is a practical, hands-on role requiring attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering a reliable, customer-focused service. You will be expected to work efficiently and effectively, contributing positively to the team and helping deliver a high-quality service.

The key responsibilities include:

• Refurbish, repair, and test returned equipment
• Carry out safety checks and basic maintenance
• Manage stock and record items accurately
• Ensure equipment is clean and meets infection control standards
• Support store operations and assist customers
• Work as part of a team to deliver an efficient, high-quality service

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 26th July 2026

Provisional interview dates are Week Commencing 3^rd August 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!