Technician – Roehampton

Opcare Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking a Workshop Technician in Roehampton. Responsibilities include fabricating and repairing medical devices for prosthetics and orthotics within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have strong practical skills and the ability to communicate effectively. The company offers a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Incremental holiday allowance starting at 33 days

Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Enhanced Family Leave/Pay

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Qualifications in a manufacturing setting are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble medical devices as required.
• Ensure functionality and timely delivery of prosthetics.
• Manage materials and tools for tasks.
• Address quality issues with Senior Technicians.

Skills

Clear, confident communicator

High level of accuracy and precision

Strong practical ability and fine motor skills

Workshop experience

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Technician to join our team in Roehampton.

Our service in Roehampton is based at the Queen Mary Hospital, is a busy artificial limb service which would provide a varied workload and opportunities to develop new skills in different areas of prosthesis manufacturing. The centre has good public transport links and is close to the University of Roehampton.

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and talented team within the workshop. The role’s main focus will be to fabricate, repair and maintain medical devices for prosthetics and/or orthotics that are issued within the department to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assemble/build medical devices as required by the Prosthetist/Orthotist according to the requirements of the Prescription or Works Order.
• Ensure that prosthesis or orthoses issued to patients are functional and are delivered in a timeline manner.
• Ensure correct materials and components are issued for the job and that appropriate tools are available.
• Liaise with Senior Technicians and Workshop Lead to address identified quality problems and assist in providing effective solutions, minimising unnecessary wastage.

Skills and Experience:

• Clear, confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to build positive working relationships.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and precision in practical tasks.
• Strong practical ability and fine motor skills suitable for hands-on technical work.
• Previous experience of working in a workshop setting and/or medical device manufacturing environment are desirable.

Qualifications:

No formal qualifications are required for this role; however ideal candidates will have a good standard of literacy and numeracy. Qualifications obtained in a manufacturing setting are also advantageous.

What we Offer:

• Competitive market salary
• Incremental holiday allowance stating at 33 days, increasing to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 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.

21 Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1RL, United Kingdom