Apprentice Orthotic Technician
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | NE6 4NQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GEM Partnership |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | JD-AOT |
Summary
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 & 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 & maths
A keen interest in Design & Technology
Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
A ‘can do’ attitude
A reliable and flexible attitude to your work
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits include:
National Apprenticeship Wage, rising before the end of the apprenticeship programme
Day shift working – variety of shift patterns Monday to Friday
Life Insurance
Company Pension Scheme
Access to onsite gym
Wellbeing support, including access to a 24/7 counselling service
Perkbox Employee Benefits Platform
Onsite free parking
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are operating as an employment business.
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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 & 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 & maths
A keen interest in Design & Technology
Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
A ‘can do’ attitude
A reliable and flexible attitude to your work
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits include:
National Apprenticeship Wage, rising before the end of the apprenticeship programme
Day shift working – variety of shift patterns Monday to Friday
Life Insurance
Company Pension Scheme
Access to onsite gym
Wellbeing support, including access to a 24/7 counselling service
Perkbox Employee Benefits Platform
Onsite free parking
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are operating as an employment business.
To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
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