Northumberland County Council

Warehouse Refurbishment Technician

The closing date is 19 April 2026

Job summary

Joint Equipment Loan Service (JELS) Warehouse Refurbishment Technician

Contract: Fixed Term - 6 months

Salary: Band 2 £24,796 - £25,185 FTE(Pro-Ratafor 25 hours £16,754 - £17,016) £12.85 P/H

25 hours per week

Work times TBD( 5hours per day between 8am 4pm Monday to Friday)

Workplace: Nelson Park Industrial Estate, Cramlington

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy team, at the Joint Equipment Loan Services (JELS) in Northumberland.

The main purpose of the role is to ensure the efficient and effective management and rehabilitation of equipment within the Joint Equipment Loan Service (JELS) in the community.

The main tasks are cleaning and refurbishing retuned pieces of equipment for re-distribution to our residents in Northumberland.

Job Duties:

  • Cleaning and refurbishing of equipment to a high standard for re-use within the community
  • Ensure adherence to Health & Safety and Infection Control policies.

  • Support the efficient flow of stock, including placing new stock in the warehouse, assisting with internal deliveries, and timely van loading.
  • Report any faults with equipment.
  • General house keeping
  • Plan and manage day-to-day workload efficiently.
  • Participate in daily discussions with the Team Supervisor/line manager to prioritise emergency, urgent, and routine tasks.
  • Input stock control data into computer systems.

About us

Based on the outskirts of Cramlington, JELS Service proudly reaches across the countiesfrom the heart of Northumberland to the borders of Scotland, Cumbria, Newcastle, and North Tyneside. Were not just a providerwere a vital lifeline, delivering daily living aids like crutches, walking sticks, and hospital-style beds prescribed by healthcare professionals.

But our work goes far beyond delivery. At JELS, people come first. Every item we deliver carries our commitment to care, compassion, and community. We workhand-in-handwith Occupational Therapy (OT) teams, theShort TermSupport Service (STSS), and Northumberland hospitals to ensure residents receive the support they need, when they need it most.

Whether someone is striving to live independently or needs extra help, were here to enhance quality of life at every step. Our passionate team is the driving force behind a service that empowers, uplifts, and truly makes a differenc.

Although the closing date for this role is 19/04/2026, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications.

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.85 to £13.05 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0022-26-0014

Job locations

Northumberland County Council

Nelson Park

Cramlington

Northumberland

NE23 1WB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please use the attached job description and person specification.

This is a Northumberland County Council vacancy, to make an application please use the following link to apply -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2526

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please use the attached job description and person specification.

This is a Northumberland County Council vacancy, to make an application please use the following link to apply -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2526

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Physical capability for lifting, moving, and handling equipment.
  • - Good problem-solving skills.
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • - Ability to work around and with sensitively with vulnerable individuals and maintain confidentiality.
  • - Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and in varied conditions.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Physical capability for lifting, moving, and handling equipment.
  • - Good problem-solving skills.
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • - Ability to work around and with sensitively with vulnerable individuals and maintain confidentiality.
  • - Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and in varied conditions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

Northumberland County Council

Nelson Park

Cramlington

Northumberland

NE23 1WB


Employer's website

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumberland County Council

Address

Northumberland County Council

Nelson Park

Cramlington

Northumberland

NE23 1WB


Employer's website

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Sophie Atkin

sophie.atkin@northumberland.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.85 to £13.05 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0022-26-0014

Job locations

Northumberland County Council

Nelson Park

Cramlington

Northumberland

NE23 1WB


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