Technician

Nordicortopedica; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of mobility solutions is seeking a Technician in Birmingham. In this role, you'll be responsible for assembling orthotic devices according to clinical specifications while adhering to strict health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior manufacturing experience and be comfortable using tools and machinery. The company offers a competitive salary and generous holiday allowances, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Incremental holiday allowance starting at 35 days, increasing to 41 days

Death in Service Benefit (3x basic salary)

Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Responsibilities

• Comply with required health and safety standards.
• Maintain acceptable standards of housekeeping.
• Prepare and assemble orthoses per clinical specification.
• Work to required lead times against works orders.
• Ensure right first-time orthotics.
• Maintain production and inspection records.
• Participate in improvement projects.
• Inform Team Leader of production discrepancies.

Skills

Adaptable to learning new processes

Comfortable with tools and machinery

Prior manufacturing experience

Experience in orthotic devices

Education

GCSE Level Maths and English or an alternative apprentice qualification

Manufacturing apprenticeship or similar

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for 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.