Apprentice Orthotic Technician

PEACOCKS MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE6 4NQ)

Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 November 2025

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Summary

In this role, you will be trained in the manufacture of hand-made medical devices, such as insoles, shoes, braces, and adaptations 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.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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The company intend to increase the hourly wage before the end of the 8 month programme, subject to satisfactory performance.

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
• Day shift working – variety of shift patterns across Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 December 2025

Duration

8 months

Positions available

4

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Manufacture of Insoles/Orthotics
  • Administration of Insoles/Orthotics
  • Potential 3D Designing on CADCAM
  • Stock Control

Where you'll work

Unit C1 Benfield Business Park Benfield Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 4NQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

All training will be held on-site.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good hand/eye coordination

Other requirements

• A keen interest in design & technology • A ‘can do’ attitude • Reliable and flexible

About this employer

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).

http://www.peacocks.net (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 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

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification, you will be offered a permanent role with Peacock’s.  

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000966.

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Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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