Specials Equipment Apprentice
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Medequip Assistive Technology Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 303288 |
Summary
Specials Equipment Apprentice – Birmingham
Hours: 30 per week | Salary: £12,480.00 per annum
Join Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd, the UK’s leading provider of community medical equipment services. As a Specials Equipment Apprentice, you’ll learn how non‑standard (“specials”) equipment is checked, catalogued, repaired and prepared for reuse, supporting people to stay independent at home.
Key Responsibilities & Learning Areas:
- Support coordination of new and recycled specialist equipment
- Check items for completeness and quality
- Photograph and catalogue equipment in the online system
- Liaise with suppliers, prescribers and internal teams
- Assist with repairs, warranty checks and safe storage
- Occasionally help with equipment deliveries or collections
What We’re Looking For:
- GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths & English
- Good communication, organisation and IT skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work well in a hands‑on warehouse environment
Benefits:
- 29–33 days holiday (pro rata)
- Training, development and apprenticeship support
- Pension, healthcare, life assurance
- Employee wellbeing programmes and discounts
This role is ideal for someone starting their career and looking to grow within a supportive, people‑focused organisation.
Hours: 30 per week | Salary: £12,480.00 per annum
Join Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd, the UK’s leading provider of community medical equipment services. As a Specials Equipment Apprentice, you’ll learn how non‑standard (“specials”) equipment is checked, catalogued, repaired and prepared for reuse, supporting people to stay independent at home.
Key Responsibilities & Learning Areas:
- Support coordination of new and recycled specialist equipment
- Check items for completeness and quality
- Photograph and catalogue equipment in the online system
- Liaise with suppliers, prescribers and internal teams
- Assist with repairs, warranty checks and safe storage
- Occasionally help with equipment deliveries or collections
What We’re Looking For:
- GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths & English
- Good communication, organisation and IT skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work well in a hands‑on warehouse environment
Benefits:
- 29–33 days holiday (pro rata)
- Training, development and apprenticeship support
- Pension, healthcare, life assurance
- Employee wellbeing programmes and discounts
This role is ideal for someone starting their career and looking to grow within a supportive, people‑focused organisation.
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