Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship - Teva UK

About the Employer

As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.

What You'll Do

This apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to undertake comprehensive training and gain hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment, machinery, and facilities. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will develop essential skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and preventive maintenance techniques, and develop knowledge and understanding of cGMP and health & safety requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Receiving mentorship and guidance from maintenance engineers and engineering managers, as an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will:

• Assist maintenance engineers in inspecting, diagnosing, installing and repairing machinery, equipment and facilities to gain experience in engineering hard skills.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and identifying root causes of issues to develop problem solving skills.
• Learn to use a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to maintain and repair machinery effectively.
• Assist in maintaining accurate maintenance records, including work orders, equipment manuals, and inventory of spare parts to develop administrative and organisational skills which are essential for operating in a cGMP environment.
• Participate in safety training programmes and adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks and minimise downtime.
• Actively engage in learning opportunities and seek guidance from maintenance engineers to enhance technical skills and knowledge.

About Teva UK
We touch the lives of over 200 million patients every day, and billions every year. After all, everyone needs healthcare or medication at some point. Yet until today, you may not have heard of us. We’re Teva, a global pharmaceutical company, committed to increasing access to high-quality healthcare to patients around the world.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Engineer to join our team at Teva Runcorn.

At Teva Runcorn, we discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative and affordable medicines, specialising in sterile liquid products mainly used for treating respiratory conditions using Blow-Fill-Seal technology as well as injectable Combination Products such as our MS treatment Copaxone.

Training Outcome

Role can lead directly into:

• Maintenance Engineer (Reporting into Maintenance Manager)
• C&I Engineer (Reporting into C&I Manager)
• Utilities Engineer (Reporting into Utilities & Facilities Manager)

Skills Required

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English and Science - Grade C / 4 or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - Grade C / 4 or above

Course Information

Course: Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Year 1: Monday - Friday 7.5 hours a day, core site hours between 8am-4pm. Year 2 – 4: Monday – Sunday continental day shift 10.5 hours a day, core site hours between 6am-6pm.

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.