Apprentice Prosthetic Technician

Dorset Orthopaedic Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prosthetics company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Apprentice Prosthetic Technician. This full-time position offers hands-on workshop training combined with structured study towards a Level 3 Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician apprenticeship. The role involves assisting in the manufacture of prosthetic limbs, collaborating with experienced technicians and clinical teams, and ensuring a safe working environment. Candidates must have excellent practical skills and five GCSEs, including Mathematics and English. Competitive salary is offered.

Benefits

Full apprenticeship training provided

Qualifications

• Strong interest in developing a career as a prosthetic technician.
• Excellent practical skills with a hands-on approach to work.
• Confidence communicating and working collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Integrate as a team member within the clinic workshop environment.
• Complete all required elements of the apprenticeship programme.
• Assist with the manufacture of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices.

Skills

Practical skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A–C or 4–9 including Mathematics and English

Job description

Apprentice Prosthetic Technician

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

We have an excellent opportunity to begin a career in prosthetics within a clinical manufacturing environment. This full-time apprenticeship combines hands‑on workshop training with structured study, supporting the production of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Apprentice Technician, Manufacturing Operative, Workshop Assistant, Engineering Trainee.

FULL APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROVIDED

This is a full-time position whilst remotely undergoing the Level 3 Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician apprenticeship programme associated with Derby University.

SALARY: Competitive

LOCATION: Ringwood, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.15am until 3.45pm, with one day equivalent study time per week (TBC)

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Apprentice Prosthetic Technician to join a specialist clinical workshop environment supporting patient rehabilitation services.

As an Apprentice Prosthetic Technician, you will be trained in the manufacture of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices, working closely with experienced technicians and clinical teams to meet prescribed standards and patient needs.

This Apprentice Prosthetic Technician role combines practical, hands‑on manufacturing with remote study towards a Level 3 Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician apprenticeship programme, supporting long‑term career development within healthcare manufacturing.

As a successful applicant you will have a great opportunity to join our team at dorset orthopaedic ottobock.care. With over 35 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for private prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation across the UK.

DUTIES

• Workshop Support: Integrating as a team member within the clinic workshop environment
• Apprenticeship Completion: Completing all required elements of the Level 3 Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician apprenticeship programme
• Manufacturing Tasks: Assisting with the manufacture of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices under supervision
• Clinical Collaboration: Working closely with clinical leads and the wider rehabilitation team to meet clinical directives
• Health and Safety Compliance: Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment at all times
• Safe Working Practices: Using tools, machinery, and equipment in line with training and safety guidance
• Process Adherence: Following set processes and contributing towards agreed performance targets
• Record Keeping: Logging and recording production work accurately using internal systems

Candidate Requirements

• A strong interest in developing a career as a prosthetic technician
• Excellent practical skills with a hands‑on approach to work
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Confidence communicating and working collaboratively with others
• A proactive and self‑motivated attitude towards learning
• Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A–C or 4–9, including Mathematics and English
• Evidence of recent study
• Physical ability to undertake manual workshop‑based tasks
• Ability to meet occupational health requirements of the programme
• Willingness to undertake a DBS check

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

How To Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14291

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