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Apprentice Orthotic TechnicianPeacock 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 & 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 roleManufacture of Insoles/OrthoticsAdministration of Insoles/OrthoticsPotential 3D Designing on CADCAMStock ControlTo be considered for this role you will have: GCSE Grade 4 or above in English & mathsA keen interest in Design & TechnologyGood hand/eye coordination and manual dexterityA ‘can do’ attitudeA reliable and flexible attitude to your work Good interpersonal and communication skillsBenefits include:National Apprenticeship Wage of £7.55 per hour, rising before the end of the apprenticeship programme Day shift working – variety of shift patterns Monday to Friday Life InsuranceCompany Pension Scheme<l