Silicone Technician

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 a Silicone Technician to join our existing team at our London Prosthetic Centre in Chessington.
The Role:
Our service includes the option of custom high definition silicone cosmeses for upper and lower limbs. Our custom made, lifelike silicone cosmeses are created to bespoke specifications by our highly skilled technicians on-site. Careful assessment of the skin’s colour and texture is carried out for each client to ensure the perfect match.
Even skin pigmentation, freckles, veins, hair and tattoos can be incorporated to give an authentic and personalised finish, whilst our unique electronic colour matching process delivers a near perfect match to individual skin shades.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have an eye for sculpting, and experience in silicone sculpting. You will undertake the manufacture of silicone, cosmetic prosthesis and associated products in accordance with the specification laid down by the prosthetist and component manufacturer.
You will hand make silicone cosmeses from start to finish, adding fine details and making the silicone lifelike and ensuring that they are ready for fitting and delivery.
What we are looking for:
* Experience in silicone sculpting(desirable)
* Experience in sculping various other materials
* Artistic background
* Attention to detail
* Ability to follow instructions/specifications either from prosthetist or paperwork
* Focused
* Can do Positive attitude
* Work well within a small team
* Travel if required by the company
What we offer in return:
* Competitive salary
* Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service)
* Free parking
* Canteen onsite (Head office, Leeds only)
* 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
* London allowance