Healthcare Technician/Driver (Macclesfield)

Job description

Location and HoursLocation: Macclesfield (SK10, SK11 or SK12)

Hours: 8.30am-5pm | Mon-Fri – 40 hours + Regular Overtime & On-Call Payments

About the RoleThe Respiratory Technician role will join a multidisciplinary team to provide respiratory care in patient homes. No prior healthcare experience is required; all technicians will receive an 8-week on-the-job training programme. The role is full time and involves following the Respiratory Service schedule, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and supporting patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Provide support and reassurance to oxygen therapy users and their families.

Install and maintain respiratory equipment in line with the NHS Service Level Agreement.

Manage day-to-day workload, delivering a professional service to patients.

Operate and maintain safe working practices in accordance with company and statutory requirements.

Participate in an on-call rota (approximately 4-5 nights per month).

Respond to ad-hoc requests from the Healthcare Helpline.

Maintain high standards of driving proficiency in company vehicles.

Follow good housekeeping practices in regional depots and vehicles.

Ensure safe loading and unloading of equipment into vehicles.

Maintain upkeep of your company vehicle.

Qualifications & Skills

Compassionate, community-centred, and proactive approach to work.

Empathy and professionalism when interacting with patients.

Good time-management and flexibility.

Proactive task management and ability to meet KPI deadlines.

Strong sense of community and desire to support others.

Willingness to engage with all aspects of the Respiratory Service.

Benefits

Competitive salary including guaranteed on-call payments of £40/night (average 46 nights per annum).

Skills-based salary enhancements.

Quarterly team performance bonus scheme up to £600 per annum.

Annual leave starting at 23 days, rising to 25 days within 2 years with service, further increases every 5 years.

Life insurance cover.

Company pension scheme.

Financing and protection through SimplyHealth.

Car leasing scheme and company vehicle.

Health and wellbeing support, including a wellbeing app.

Fully funded health cash plan (preventative medical treatment, dental, optical, physiotherapy, diagnostics, 24/7 GP access).

Employee assistance programme.

Access to Pluxee online benefits platform.

Cycle to work scheme.

Blue Light card for healthcare workers.

And many further benefits.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Macclesfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English