rthodontic Laboratory Manager
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per year, depending on experience
We passionately provide the highest level of care to our patients every day because we genuinely care. If you value quality care, through good teamwork, efficient processes, and a positive can-do attitude, then Turret Orthodontics may be your dream company. If you have the skills and competencies it takes to achieve excellent results and want to be part of a dynamic orthodontic Laboratory team that exceeds on quality, then get in touch today.
AMK Laboratories Ltd is part of Turret Orthodontics, a specialist Orthodontics with four orthodontic practices across the UK. Established for over a decade, we continue to grow and lead in innovative orthodontics. Established for over 10 years, the Laboratory is now growing and requires a competent and ambitious manager to lead the small team and manage the lab operations and client base. Our products include orthodontic appliances, functional appliances, fixed and removal appliance, aligners, retainers, and additional appliances.
Why Join Turret Orthodontics?
- Supportive Team Environment: Become part of a collaborative and friendly team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
- Opportunities for Development: With our focus on continuous improvement, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills and advance your career within the practice.
- Patient-Centred Care: Play a key role in providing exceptional care, helping our clinicians achieve beautiful, confident smiles, by delivering to the highest standard, on time.
Role & Responsibilities
Are you a competent Lab Manager looking for your next challenge?
Knowledge and experience in orthodontics essential
3D printing experience essential
Interest in developing knowledge in orthodontics essential
We are seeking a capable Orthodontic Dental Laboratory Manager to join our dynamic and friendly team. AMK Laboratories Ltd, part of Turret Orthodontics Ltd, operates a single laboratory that manufactures dental appliances for multiple practices using 3D printing. Our range includes orthodontic appliances, functional appliances, fixed and removable appliances, aligners, retainers, and other specialist appliances.
Established for over 12 years, the Laboratory is now growing and requires a competent and ambitious manager to lead the small team and manage the lab operations and client base.
The successful candidate will be managing and running the operation of our growing dental lab, printing 3D aligners. You will need to be registered with the GDC and will ideally have the additional following key skills:
- Experience of managing a lab
- Strong organisational skills
- Good time management
- Good work ethic and positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly motivated and driven
- Good attention to detail
- High level of manual dexterity
- Mature attitude and determination to succeed
- Well presented
- Work well within and manage a small team
- knowledge of orthodontics desirable but not essential
The job will include:
- Managing the operation of the dental lab
- 3D printing of models and production of retainers and aligners
- Cutting, trimming and smoothening of aligners and retainers
- Scanning import and export to ortho systems
- Maintaining full and accurate laboratory records
- Ensuring the right materials are used to make each individual appliance
- Packaging and preparing appliances for delivery
- Ordering of materials
- Managing the lab process and invoices
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a laboratory management role within the dental sector.
- Strong knowledge of patient care practices
- An interest and willing to learn orthodontics.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with staff and patients.
- High level Qualification (BSc/HND or equivalent)
- Familiarity with IT systems relevant to laboratory operations is preferred.
- Familiar with Itero and Delta Face 3D printing
We pride ourselves on hitting targets on time, ensuring a patient-focused approach. Teamwork and following sound systems are our key to success. We are looking for someone with a positive growth mindset to manage and grow our lab.
Full time hours (40 hours per week)
Monday to Friday Onsite
Plus performance related bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Experience:
- 3D Printing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Remuneration & Benefits
- A competitive salary, and bonus incentive
- 2 sets of uniform
- Employee discount
- Company nights out
- Opportunity for career development
If you are an enthusiastic individual who thrives in a dynamic Laboratory setting, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as an Orthodontic Dental Technician.
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
