Apprentice Technician

Blatchford; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of prosthetic technology in Sheffield is looking for an Apprentice Technician to learn the manufacture and repair of Orthotic products. You will work in a supportive environment with allocated study time and various benefits. Essential skills include good communication, team spirit, and prior qualifications in Maths and English.

Benefits

20% allocated study time

Pension

25 days' holiday, increasing with service

Option to purchase additional holiday

Support of an experienced team

On demand pay

Dedicated CPD time

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted shopping/leisure activities

Qualifications

• Essential skills include good hand/manufacturing/craft skills.
• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent are required.
• Effective communication with team members is important.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand Orthotic specifications supplied by Clinician.
• Manufacture and adjust Orthoses using various materials and tools.
• Maintain production records.

Skills

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Good hand/manufacturing/craft skills

Able to communicate effectively

Team player

Focused and flexible

Job description

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Technician to join our Functional Foot Orthoses team at our Sheffield Manufacturing site.

As Apprentice Technician, you will learn to manufacture and repair Orthotic products to specification. To provide a quality, cost effective product and to meet our clinical key performance indicators.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Interpretating and understanding Orthotic specifications supplied by Clinician.
• Manufacturing and adjusting Orthoses using a wide range of appropriate materials and tools.
• Maintaining production records.
• Stock control
• Receiving training in all core skills and in areas of production.
• Working towards completion of apprenticeship and relevant training portfolios and necessary documentation

What are we looking for?

As Apprentice Technician, you will have the following.

Essential skills

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• Good hand/manufacturing/craft skills
• Able to communicate effectively with all members of the team.
• Team player
• Focused and flexible

What can we offer you?

As Apprentice Technician, you will receive

• 20% allocated study time
• Pension
• 25 days' holiday, increasing with service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• The support of an experienced team
• On demand pay
• Dedicated CPD time
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted shopping/leisure activities

If this sounds like the type of role you are looking for and you are a pragmatic individual, who is looking to develop a career with an excellent employer, we want to hear from you!