Equipment Cleaner HCC624479

Job summary

As an Occupational Therapy Equipment Cleaner, youll be an integral part of the Technician and Decontamination Team, cleaning returned equipment so it can be re-issued and maintaining the joint equipment store offices and warehouse.

The Hampshire Equipment Service (HES) and Reablement Service aims to help individuals maintain independence at home, reduce the need for extensive care packages, prevent hospital admissions and facilitate rapid discharge. This role offers an excellent opportunity to kickstart or grow your career in community care.

We're committed to your personal development and you'll be given the opportunity to learn and shadow from members of the reablement multi-disciplinary team, to build positive relationships and expand your knowledge on the wider reablement service.

Main duties of the job

• Clean, prepare and carry out minor repairs to specialist equipment
• Return equipment promptly to stock
• Accurately record cleaned, returned and scrapped equipment
• Identify damaged or unrepairable equipment and report concerns
• Ensure equipment is accounted for and stored safely and securely
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic warehouse, office and welfare environment, including toilet facilities
• Assist with the unloading of delivery vehicles and movement of equipment
• Support the Hampshire Equipment Service in delivering essential equipment
• Adhere to safeguarding policies, procedures and guidance

What we're looking for:

• Commitment to always deliver a consistently high-quality service
• Understanding of health & safety requirements
• Knowledge of maintaining safe, secure and hygienic working environments
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise your workload and work independently and as part of a team
• Practical problem-solving skills and a common-sense approach
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Commitment to demonstrating organisational values and behaviours
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when supporting vulnerable adults
• Physically able to undertake the daily moving, handling and transportation of equipment
• Ability to work safely with cleaning products and decontamination chemicals as part of daily duties
• Comfortable using display screen equipment

About us

The Council is planning a future procurement for equipment services in Hampshire. This could include the possibility of transferring to a new employer (under TUPE), as well as potential changes to responsibilities or working patterns. We are committed to supporting our staff through any changes, and everyone would have the opportunity to be fully involved in any consultation process. Were happy to talk this through with you at interview, or before you apply, if helpful.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of may include Cleaner, Cleaning Assistant Facilities Assistant,Cleaning and Logistics Assistant,Operational Support Assistant,Service Support Assistant,Technical Support Assistant, Healthcare Operations Assistant, Environmental Services Assistant,Support Services Operative

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £24,796 to £25,128 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: F0017-26-0120
• Job locations: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB, United Kingdom, Hampshire Equipment Store, Basingstoke, RG22 4DQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role