Assistive Technologies Trainee Technician (career graded)

Salary £25,504 - £29,176 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours 37 hours per week including weekends and bank holidays

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Job reference CUST2924

Closing date 21 April 2025 12:00

The Role

 Join our growing Assistive Technology team and help shape the future of independent living in Hertfordshire.

We're looking for a practical, hands-on individual with a passion for technology and a desire to make a difference in people’s lives. As an Assistive Technologies Technician, you’ll play a key role in developing, repairing, and supporting the use of technology that enables older and vulnerable residents to live safely and independently.

Whether you're just starting out or building on existing experience, this career-graded post offers a brilliant opportunity to grow your expertise in a service that’s rapidly evolving. From programming telecare equipment to managing stock and supporting our equipment remanufacturing programme, no two days are the same.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in product development, attend specialist events, and support out-of-hours services as part of our on-call rota. In return, we offer full training, a supportive team environment, and the chance to be part of something genuinely impactful.

A full driving licence is essential, as the role involves travel across Hertfordshire using our fleet of electric vehicles.

The Experience you will bring

You’ll have a practical mindset and an interest in technology, ideally with experience repairing or working with electronic or computer equipment. Whether you’ve worked in a technical role, a care environment, or somewhere that combines both, you’ll be comfortable learning new systems and solving problems as they arise.

You’ll bring a genuine interest in supporting older or vulnerable people, alongside good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team. You may have worked with assistive technologies before — or you might bring transferable skills and a curiosity to learn.

Basic computer literacy is essential, and if you’ve used tools, carried out risk assessments, or managed stock systems before, all the better. Most importantly, you’ll be reliable, adaptable, and ready to make a positive impact through your work.

Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About Us

North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.

Why work with us?

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.

Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.

At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. 

If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact David Martins-Hesp, Assistive Technology Manager at david.martins-hesp@north-herts.gov.uk

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing Date: Noon Monday 21^st April 2025