Location: IV1 1SN, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, Scotland, UKWe are seeking a practical, reliable and compassionateCommunity Equipment Store Operativeto join our Inverness team. This essential role supports individuals to maintain independence at home by delivering, installing and collecting a wide range of community equipment following clinical assessment.Community equipment ranges from small toileting aids to profiling beds, and you will play a key part in ensuring items are delivered safely, fitted correctly and kept clean, safe and ready for use. The role also includes responsibilities within our store/warehouse environment.About the RoleAs a Community Equipment Store Operative, you will:Pick, prepare and load equipment for deliveryContact patients, clients or carers to arrange deliveries and upliftsDeliver, install and collect community equipment in peoples homesCarry out basic risk assessments to ensure equipment suitabilityAssemble equipment following manufacturer instructions and provide basic technical guidance to users, carers and healthcare staffTransfer equipment between the main Inverness store and emergency/buffer storesSegregate and return dirty equipment for decontaminationDecontaminate equipment in line with NHS Highland Infection Control Protocols, including safe use of a thermal decontamination unit (Turbex)Maintain an organised, clean and well-stocked store areaRespond to emergency delivery requests and equipment breakdownsUse barcode scanners and ELMS 2 to record asset movements and lifecycle eventsSupport stock checksFollow all relevant legislation, including the Health & Safety at Work Act, and NHS Highland policies (e.g. Moving & Handling, Lone Working)Carry out basic equipment maintenance as trainedEnsure service vans are maintained, cleaned, fuelled and faults reported promptlyUndertake other duties as required by the serviceAbout YouWe are looking for someone who is:Practical and confident using tools and equipmentOrganised, adaptable and able to prioritise workloadComfortable communicating with patients, families, carers and colleaguesPhysically able to move, handle and install equipment safelyAble to use basic IT systems such as Word, email and ExcelHolder of a full UK driving licenceAble to pass a Disclosure Scotland checkCommitted to delivering a high-quality, person-centred serviceWhy Join Us?Make a meaningful difference every day by helping individuals remain safe and independent at homeJoin a supportive and collaborative Inverness-based teamFull training provided, including equipment handling and decontamination proceduresOpportunities to develop skills in logistics, technical installation and asset managementTPBN1_UKTJ