Apprentice Engineer Programme 2026

Gem Partnership; Nottingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A training organisation is seeking Apprentice Orthotic Technicians for their Newcastle Manufacturing team. This apprenticeship involves hands-on training in the manufacture of medical devices including insoles, shoes, and braces. Apprentices will complete an 8-month course with onsite training and have the opportunity for a permanent role upon successful qualification. Benefits include a competitive wage, life insurance, pension scheme, wellbeing support, and access to an onsite gym.

Benefits

National Apprenticeship Wage of £7.55 per hour

Company Pension Scheme

Access to onsite gym

Wellbeing support

Perkbox Employee Benefits Platform

Onsite free parking

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Grade 4 or above in English & maths.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity are essential.
• A keen interest in Design & Technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of insoles and orthotics.
• Administration of insoles and orthotics.
• Potential 3D design on CAD/CAM.
• Manage stock control.

Skills

Good hand/eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Grade 4 or above in English & maths

Job description

Apprentice Orthotic Technician

Peacock Medical Group manufactures orthoses and custom‑made footwear from their Newcastle upon Tyne facility to clients across the UK. They are a key partner across several NHS Trusts, with service contracts spread from the South Coast to the Northeast. They are currently recruiting for Apprentice Orthotic Technicians to join their Newcastle Manufacturing team (located close to Walkergate Metro & Benfield Road bus routes).

In this role you will be trained in the manufacture of hand‑made medical devices, such as insoles, shoes, braces, and adaptations for wheelchairs. This is not a typical manufacturing environment, and you will be expected to learn several traditional craft‑based techniques using hand tools, so manual dexterity is preferable. You will be enrolled into an 8‑month Apprenticeship programme with Gem Partnership whose trainers will assist you in completing 187 hours of training onsite at Peacock Medical Group. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification, you will be offered a permanent role with Peacock.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of insoles and orthotics
• Administration of insoles and orthotics
• Potential 3D design on CAD/CAM
• Stock control

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4 or above in English & maths
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Keen interest in Design & Technology
• Can‑do attitude, reliable and flexible approach to work
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• National Apprenticeship Wage of £7.55 per hour, rising before the end of the apprenticeship programme
• Day shift work with a variety of shift patterns Monday to Friday
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Access to onsite gym
• Wellbeing support, including access to a 24/7 counselling service
• Perkbox Employee Benefits Platform
• Onsite free parking