Junior GDC Registered Dental Technician – Crown & Bridge
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £26,500–£34,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
Build Your Career with DentCare Dental UK
Are you a newly qualified or early-career GDC Registered Dental Technician looking to build your future with a modern, growing dental laboratory?
At DentCare Dental UK, we're passionate about combining traditional craftsmanship with the latest digital dental technology. As part of an internationally established dental laboratory group, we provide high-quality restorations to dental professionals while investing in the next generation of talented technicians.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our Crown & Bridge Department, where you'll receive ongoing training, mentorship from experienced technicians, and exposure to modern CAD/CAM workflows, digital dentistry, and premium restorative techniques.
If you're motivated, eager to learn, and committed to delivering exceptional quality, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Working alongside experienced dental technicians, you'll support the production of high-quality fixed restorations while developing your technical knowledge and practical skills.
You'll gain hands-on experience in a modern digital laboratory environment, learning best practices in quality, workflow management, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Assist in the fabrication of crowns, bridges and fixed restorations.
✔ Support senior technicians with daily laboratory production.
✔ Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
✔ Learn modern CAD/CAM and digital dentistry workflows.
✔ Follow laboratory quality assurance procedures.
✔ Help ensure cases are completed within agreed turnaround times.
✔ Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
✔ Work collaboratively with colleagues across the laboratory.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Current GDC Registration.
- Recognised Dental Technology qualification.
- Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good organisational skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a dental laboratory.
- Knowledge of Crown & Bridge procedures.
Experience with digital dentistry or CAD/CAM workflows.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Structured training and mentorship.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Modern digital dental laboratory.
- Exposure to advanced digital workflows.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Company pension.
- Paid annual leave.
- Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Opportunity to grow within an internationally recognised dental laboratory group.
Why Join DentCare Dental UK?
At DentCare Dental UK, we believe our people are our greatest asset.
You'll be joining a business committed to quality, innovation and continuous improvement. We invest in our team through training, professional development and modern technology, providing an environment where talented technicians can build rewarding long-term careers.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
DentCare Dental UK is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Recruitment Privacy Notice
By applying for this role, you consent to DentCare Dental UK processing your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Your personal information will be used solely to assess your application, shared only with authorised personnel involved in the recruitment process, and retained only for as long as necessary. Unsuccessful applications will normally be securely deleted after 6 months, unless you provide consent for us to retain your information for future opportunities.
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting [email protected].
Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates, subject to business requirements and UK immigration regulations.
Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional dental solutions! We value energetic individuals eager to develop their skills while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that recognizes your potential.
Pay: £26,500.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
Work Location: In person
