Technician – Birmingham

Nordicortopedica; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market salary

35–41 days holiday inclusive of bank

Death in Service Benefit (3x basic)

Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Job summary

AM Healthcare Group in Birmingham is seeking a Technician to develop their career within our site specialising in footwear, insoles, and orthotics assembly. You will prepare and assemble orthoses to a clinical specification and work to lead times, ensuring first-time quality.

The role demands adaptable mindset, comfort with tools and machinery, and previous manufacturing or orthotics experience. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, death in service, referral incentive,

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent apprenticeship qualification.
• Manufacturing apprenticeship or similar qualification.
• Ability to learn new processes and adapt quickly.
• Experience with orthotic devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety standards on site.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the department.
• Prepare and assemble orthoses to a clinical specification.
• Meet required lead times and deliver first-time right orthotics.
• Document production and inspection records and sign off jobs.
• Support improvement projects within the department.
• Report production or delivery discrepancies to the Team Leader.

Skills

Adaptability

Tools & machinery

Manufacturing experience

Orthotics experience

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Manufacturing apprenticeship

Tools

Machinery

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technician looking to develop their career and join our team in Birmingham.

Ortho Europeis a leading manufacturer and distributor of prosthetic, orthotic and seating products. Our goal is to promote independence and quality of life by providing robust, innovative and effective devices to thousands of people who need mobility support.

Our site in Birmingham specialises in the manufacture of footwear, insoles, and the repair and adaptation of footwear.

Key Responsibilities:

• To comply with required health and safety standards as outlined by local site policy.
• To ensure that the department is kept up to the acceptable standards of housekeeping.
• Prepare and assemble/build orthoses as required by a clinical specification.
• To work to the required standard lead times against the works order.
• To deliver the right first-time Orthotics.
• Prepare and maintain production and inspection records, signing off on all jobs once completed within your specified manufacturing process.
• To play an active role in any improvement projects within your department.
• Inform Team Leader of any production/delivery discrepancies.

Skills and Experience:

• Adaptable to learning new processes
• Comfortable with tools and machinery
• Prior manufacturing experience
• Experience in orthotic devices

Qualifications:

• GCSE Level Maths and English or an alternative apprentice qualification
• Manufacturing apprenticeship or similar

What we Offer:

• Competitive market salary
• Incremental holiday allowance stating at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Death in Service Benefit (3x basic salary)
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Why Join Us?

At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

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