Apprentice Prosthetic Technician

Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers. Steeper’s vision is to create life’s turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Prosthetic Technician to join our existing team at our Liverpool Branch.

The Role:

The role would suit a person with good hand skills, but also a problem-solving brain and someone who is keen to learn from our experienced team. Any experience would be desirable; however, we would welcome a trainee into this position.

In this role you will act in a professional manner with other members of staff in the Prosthetic department and ensure that all prostheses and associated products are manufactured on time and assembled to meet the safety procedures laid down by the Company and manufacturers.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake the manufacture and repair of prosthetic limbs in accordance with the specification laid down by the prosthetist and component manufacturer.
• Ensure that all limbs are ready for fitting and delivery within the contract dates used at your centre.
• Ensure that all stock is correctly booked out to a relevant job sheet, promptly and legibly.
• Reduce any materials wastage by good working practices.
• Give advice and guidance on the manufacture of prosthetic limbs.
• Help train other members of staff in your area of expertise as required by your branch manager or line manager.
• Work with the prosthetists and line manager to ensure that you are up to date with new prosthetic componentry and manufacturing techniques.
• Identify any training needs required to fulfil your position within the Company and highlight them to your branch manager.
• Identify any possible hazards to your Branch Manager immediately.
• Abide by the Company’s health and safety policy while working in the workshop, ensuring your own safety and that of your colleagues.
• Always conform with the Company’s Quality policy.

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary
• Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service) and additional day off for your birthday.
• Employee discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Qualification support
• Flexible working
• Refer a friend incentive
• Cycle2work scheme
• Subscription and registration fees paid e.g. HCPC
• Continuous professional development plans with internal and external training and courses available

If you feel you have the necessary attributes to be considered for the above position, to apply, please complete an application form (available on our website).

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate we will receive for this role, in the event you have not heard from us within 14 days, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful in your application.