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Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers. Steeper’s vision is to create life’s turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Upper Limb Assembly Technician to join our existing team at Head Office.

Responsibilities:

* Work to production schedules and manufacture products to specification and drawing tolerances.

* Ensure all production systems and working practices are strictly adhered to at all times.

* Use conventional milling and turning machinery to produce Upper Limb prosthetic products

* Assisting other departments within the business regarding engineering requirements.

* Working as part of a team, sharing information with colleagues, to ensure the products are produced in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

* Adhere to strict health and safety rules and environmental policies.

* Using 5’s principles maintaining good housekeeping methods.

* Partake in team meetings when required to discuss any issues relating to assembly, and / or new products.

What we are looking for:

* The role involves both machining of sub assembly components and assembly of the final products so a broad skillset is essential.

* Apprentice trained mechanical based technician.

* Milling, Turning, Drilling, Grinding etc.

* Bench fitting.

* Soldering / Crimping (preferable but not a necessity).

* Experience of precision assembly work a distinct advantage.

* Possess a minimum education of at least 3 GCSE’s or equivalent (one in Mathematics is essential)

What we offer in return:

* Competitive salary

* Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service)

* Free parking

* Canteen onsite

* Employee discount platform

* Employee Assistance Programs

* Qualification support

* Flexible working

* Refer a friend incentive

* Cycle2work scheme

* Subscription and registration fees paid e.g. HCPC

* Continuous professional development plans with internal and external training and courses available

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate we will receive for this role, in the event you have not heard from us within 14 days, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful in your application.

Steeper is a proud disability confident employer and recipient of a recognised Investors in People accolade. Steeper is committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone who works for or wishes to work for us fairly. We will treat everyone with the same attention, courtesy and respect, regardless of age, impairment, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, social class, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, responsibility for dependents, pregnancy and maternity or trade union activity. Steeper is committed to act positively towards disabled people and we actively welcome applications from disabled people