Trainee Technician

Opcare Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthotic and prosthetic service provider in Exeter seeks a skilled Workshop Technician to manufacture bespoke devices. The role involves maintaining a clean workshop and collaborating with clinicians to ensure quality patient outcomes. Strong practical skills, team collaboration, flexibility, and a good understanding of health and safety are essential. This position offers a competitive market salary and generous holiday allowances, promoting an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Incremental holiday allowance

Death in Service Benefit

Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality jobs tailored to patient needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized workshop environment.
• Manage stock and materials effectively.
• Collaborate with clinicians for successful outcomes.
• Ensure quality control and timely delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical capability

Practical skills with tools

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Health and Safety

Stock and material handling

IT systems knowledge

Education

Good standard level of education

Technical Qualification or Experience

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and ambitious Workshop Technician to join our team in Exeter.

Exeter Mobility Centre is a leading Orthotic and Prosthetic service, delivering expert care and innovative solutions to improve mobility and independence. Our integrated team of clinicians, administrators, and skilled technicians work together to provide a seamless patient experience. With on‑site manufacturing and a dedicated workshop of 9 technicians, we design and produce bespoke prosthetic and orthotic devices tailored to individual needs ensuring quality and precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture high‑quality jobs tailored to individual patient needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment in line with health and safety standards.
• Manage stock and materials effectively, including accurate booking out and monitoring usage.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians and technical colleagues to ensure successful patient outcomes.
• Ensure quality control and timely delivery of all manufactured devices to meet service standards.

Skills and Experience:

• Effective working within a team.
• Capable of meeting the physical requirements of the job.
• Excellent practical skills and experience of using tools and workshop equipment.
• Good organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn new processes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible and helpful attitude.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH.
• Good understanding of stock and material handling.
• Previous technical and workshop experience.
• A sound working knowledge of IT systems: including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications are required for this post, but a good standard level of education, alongside demonstrated transferable skills.
• Technical Qualification or Experience.

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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