Apprentice Prosthetic Technician - #1718544

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Prosthetic Technicianto join our Central Fabrication team at our manufacturing facility in Sheffield.

As Apprentice Prosthetic Technician, you will learn to manufacture and repair Prosthetics using labour and materials to provide a quality, cost effective service to meet requirements.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Manufacturing, repairing, and adjusting patients' prostheses and orthoses using a wide range of materials and tools.


• Working closely with clinicians, other technicians, and management, to ensure each product meets the patient’s individual needs.


• Working towards completion of apprenticeship and relevant training portfolios and necessary documentation

What are we looking for?

As Apprentice Prosthetic Technician, you will have the following.

Essential skills

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.


• Good hand/manufacturing/craft skills


• Able to communicate effectively with all members of the team.


• Team player


• Focused and flexible

What can we offer you?

As Apprentice Prosthetic Technician, you will receive

• 20% allocated study time


• Pension


• 25 days' holiday, increasing with service.


• Option to purchase additional holiday.


• The support of an experienced team


• On demand pay


• Dedicated CPD time


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Discounted shopping/leisure activities

If this sounds like the type of role you are looking for and you are a pragmatic individual, who is looking to develop a career with an excellent employer, we want to hear from you!