Dental Laboratory Technician – Prosthetics in Otley

Location: Devonshire House Dental Laboratory, Babraham, Cambridge

Department: Prosthetics

Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday - Fixed term contract for 6 months

Salary: Excellent salary, dependent on experience

Responsible to: Laboratory Manager

GDC Registration: Required

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Dental Laboratory Technician to join the Prosthetics Department at Devonshire House Dental Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, full-service dental laboratory with a long-standing reputation for quality, precision and excellence. Working from our purpose-built, state-of-the-art laboratory in Babraham, near Cambridge, you will work alongside an experienced team of technicians producing high-quality removable prosthetics for dentists and patients across the UK.

As a Prosthetics Technician, you will be responsible for fabricating removable prostheses in accordance with dentist prescriptions, combining technical skill, attention to detail and craftsmanship to achieve consistently high-quality outcomes. You will also have opportunities to further develop your skills, with training available in implant-retained prosthetics and orthodontics where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricating high-quality removable prostheses in accordance with dentist prescriptions.
• Articulating cases and producing custom trays, wax occlusal rims and wax try-ins.
• Processing removable prostheses and casting plaster models.
• Wire bending, polishing, finishing and repairing damaged or broken appliances.
• Liaising directly with dentists where clarification or variation from a prescription is required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the laboratory, including our CAD/CAM technicians.
• Completing relevant forms, reports, logs and laboratory records accurately.
• Using laboratory materials, equipment and supplies efficiently and responsibly.
• Helping to maintain equipment and appropriate stock levels.
• Following laboratory protocols, quality assurance procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to continuous improvement by reviewing processes and identifying opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Maintaining and developing your professional knowledge through training, education and professional networks.
• Taking ownership of new and different requests and identifying opportunities to add value for our clinicians and patients.

Experience in vacuum-formed appliances and orthodontics would be advantageous but is not essential. Training can be provided in implant-retained prosthetics and orthodontics as required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced technician who takes genuine pride in the quality of their work. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• GDC registration – essential.
• Experience in the fabrication of removable dental prostheses.
• Excellent practical and technical dental laboratory skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
• Clear and professional verbal communication.
• A proactive and professional approach to your work.
• Strong customer focus and an understanding of the importance of clinician relationships.
• Tact and diplomacy when working with colleagues and clinicians.
• The ability to work accurately and efficiently within a busy laboratory environment.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work across different areas of the laboratory.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

What We Offer

Joining Devonshire House Dental Laboratory means becoming part of an established team where quality, craftsmanship and professional development are highly valued. You can expect:

• Excellent salary, dependent on experience.
• Monday to Friday working hours – 8:30am to 5:00pm.
• This is a fixed term contract for 6 months.
• Annual social events.
• Employee discounts and benefits through BrightHR.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an electric vehicle charging station.
• Dedicated staff room with fully equipped modern kitchen facilities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Training opportunities in implant-retained prosthetics and orthodontics.
• A supportive and collaborative laboratory environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced technicians across traditional and digital dental disciplines.
• Exposure to advanced dental technology, including CAD/CAM and 3D printing.
• The opportunity to contribute to dental treatments that can make a significant difference to patients' confidence and quality of life.

About Devonshire House Dental Laboratory & Riverdale Healthcare

Devonshire House Dental Laboratory is a full-service, DAMAS-registered dental laboratory providing expert technical support to dentists throughout the UK. Operating from our purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility in Babraham, near Cambridge, we combine traditional dental craftsmanship with advanced digital technology, including CAD/CAM milling and 3D printing, to produce precise, reliable and aesthetically outstanding dental restorations. Our highly skilled team has extensive experience across restorative, implant and prosthetic dentistry and works closely with clinicians to provide consistently high-quality solutions that support exceptional patient care. Devonshire House Dental Laboratory is part of Riverdale Healthcare, a growing independent dental group with a passion for patient care and respect for every member of our team. Our values are at the heart of how we work. We want to create a thriving and enjoyable working environment where people feel respected, supported and able to develop their careers while delivering the highest standards of care.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@riverdalehealthcare.com at your earliest convenience.