Platts & Nisbett is currently expanding its workforce in order to meet increasing demand for our high quality surgical instruments.

Having recently advertised a position for an experienced surgical instrument fitter, we are now delighted to have filled a vacancy.

Our new surgical instrument fitter has over 20 years experience, gained during invaluable time served within the surgical instrument trade. This unique experience can only be gained by spending time in the industry, learning from mentors who have a passion for making surgical instruments. Although technology is ever improving it is the handmade aspect of producing a surgical instrument which is essential. This can only be mastered by years of practice, and we are pleased to welcome another craftsman to our team.

Platts & Nisbett is also working with Brinsworth Academy of Engineering to find our next apprentice. Our vacancy is currently being advertised and we will shortly be carrying out interviews and practical assessments.

Our dedicated teaching workshop provides an excellent environment for our apprentices to learn the vital skills required to produce only the best surgical instruments. Working alongside mentors and peers they learn not only a trade but important life skills, becoming part of a valued team in the process. An apprenticeship with Platts & Nisbett lasts approximately 6 years. Once they are qualified and have gained enough experience they can then take on the additional responsibility of becoming a mentor, and teach an apprentice themselves.

By combining these modern apprenticeship learning methods with our own traditional hand crafted skills, we are able to offer our apprentices a great opportunity for a fulfilling career in the future.

Our combination of both youth and experience ensures we avoid any potential future skills gaps in order to protect the UK surgical instrument trade, which may otherwise disappear. Platts & Nisbett surgical instruments are handmade in the UK using the finest ethically sourced materials and comply with all Ethical Trade and Labour Assurance Standards.