Apprentice Orthotic Technician Peacock Medical Group manufactures orthoses and custom-made footwear from their Newcastle upon Tyne facility to clients across the UK. They are a key partner across several NHS Trusts, with service contracts spread from the South Coast to the Northeast. They are currently recruiting for Apprentice Orthotic Technicians to join their Newcastle Manufacturing team (located close to Walkergate Metro and Benfield Road bus routes). In this role you will be trained in the manufacture of hand-made medical devices, such as insoles, shoes, braces, and adaptions for wheelchairs. This is not a typical manufacturing environment, and you will be expected to learn several traditional craft-based techniques using hand tools, so manual dexterity is preferable. You will be enrolled onto an 8 month Apprenticeship programme with Gem Partnership whose trainers will assist you in completing 187 hours of training onsite at Peacock Medical Group. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification, you will be offered a permanent role with Peacock s. Main duties of the role Manufacture of Insoles/Orthotics Administration of Insoles/Orthotics Potential 3D Designing on CADCAM Stock Control To be considered for this role you will have: GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and maths A keen interest in Design and Technology Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity A can do attitude A reliable and flexible attitude to your work Good interpersonal and ..... full job details .....