Trainee Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee Technician - Birmingham
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Technician to join our team in Birmingham.
The Ability Matters Group (AMG) is a leading provider of prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchair services & products, serving the needs of more than 75,000 patients at 30 centres across the UK and Ireland.
Ortho Europe is the manufacturing arm of the Ability Matters Group. Ortho Europe, established in 1990, is a major European manufacturer and distributor of prosthetic and orthotic product. Headquartered in the UK, Ortho Europe also has offices in France and Netherlands and distributors across Europe and the rest of the World.
Job Summary:
Orthotic Technicians are key skilled members of our Manufacturing Team in Birmingham which includes such specialisms as Footwear; Insole; Pattern & Design; Sewing; Shoe Making & Uppers capability.
The role holder works on and produces bespoke orthotic and prosthetic medical devices, utilising manufacturing equipment, techniques & skills bespoke to the Central Fabrication Services facility at Birmingham.
Role required is for the manufacturing processes for the production of Orthopaedic Footwear Manufacturing.
Footwear Technician’s skilled in these areas:
- Preparing and finishing footwear.
- Hand or machine lasting of footwear.
- Footwear repair adaptations.
What we can offer:
- Incremental holiday allowance 33 days up to 38 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Full Training
- Refer a friend incentive scheme
- Continuing professional development
- Ongoing internal and external training and courses
What experience you will need:
- Good organisational skills.
- Effective working within a team.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn new processes.
- Flexible and helpful attitude.
- Take responsibility for own workload.
Ability Matters Group Limited are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Health Care Products Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Technician roles across Ortho Europe Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Health Care Products Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,369 - £22,561 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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