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 currently have a vacancy for a Made to Measure Shoe Maker/Finisher to join our orthotic manufacturing team at our site in Leeds.

As a shoemaker/finisher you will produce M2M shoes from start to finished product including skiving, re-lasting/ lasting up, finishing and outside cork raises.

You will be responsible for making footwear that is bespoke and made to measure for an individual patient. As a technician it is highly important for orders to be actioned effectively and efficiently to satisfy the requirements of our patients and clinicians.

To do this role you will need to be confident at using hand tools, and excellent attention to detail. You'll also need to be focused and able to demonstrate that you can operate in a high pressure volume related environment, ensuring that all work undertaken is ready for delivery within the relevant timescales. In addition, you'll need to:

* Work with fellow technicians to improve processes and overall production effectiveness

* Maintain KPI's (key performance indicators)

* Train and develop others in the team

* Undertake training as deemed necessary

* Ensure that all NCRs are processed without a backlog

* Troubleshoot issues as and when required

The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar role and have previous experience with a similar role.

What we offer in return:

* Competitive salary

* Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service)

* Free parking

* Canteen onsite

* Employee discount platform

* Employee Assistance Programs

* Flexible working

* Refer a friend incentive

* Cycle2work scheme

If you feel you have the necessary attributes to be considered for the above position, to apply, please complete an application form (available on our website).

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