Equipment Maintenance Apprentice

Introduction

Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on:

• Laboratory instruments 
• Production & packaging machinery
• Fault finding on mechanical, electrical and automated systems
• Equipment set-up, calibration and shutdown processes to support daily production targets

About the Employer

OUR MISSION
Everything we do starts with our Mission

To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
The nature of our business is to enable growth and innovation within the global scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. We do that by providing cutting-edge technologies and services that are the result of our significant investment in research and development.

We believe creating a better tomorrow starts with the action we take today, and we continually strive toward improvement and excellence for the benefit of our customers, our colleagues, and the world.

In Thermo Fisher Scientific, PDX refers to the Protein Diagnostics division, which was formed following Thermo Fisher's $2.6 billion acquisition of The Binding Site. The division is heavily focused on developing specialized diagnostic assays and instruments for blood cancers and immune system disorders. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The main operational and R&D hub for the PDX division is based in Birmingham, UK. 

Focus Areas & Products
Multiple Myeloma Detection: Known for pioneering Freelite assays, which are the clinical gold standard for detecting and monitoring multiple myeloma and related diseases.
Immunodiagnostics: Developing test kits and laboratory systems specifically to aid clinicians in diagnosing complex immune disorders. [1, 2, 3]

The Thermo Scientific difference:

Quality

Products built for purpose and to stringent quality standards
Thermo Scientific Nalgene bottles are guaranteed leakproof*
Rigorous raw material selection process to minimize extractables & leachables
Class 7 & 8 Cleanroom facilities
ISO Certified manufacturing sites

 Expertise

An experienced and specialized team
Highly trained plastics, manufacturing and packaging engineers
Manufacturing and packaging engineers
Global regulatory, technical, and customer service support
Collaboration to help solve complex challenges

 Depth

An extensive range of products and services
Thousands of standard products to quickly fit your need
Global manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure help ensure availability of your selected product
Product customization for specialized use cases
Ability to scale with your business needs

What You'll Do

Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on:

• Laboratory instruments (eg. analytial systems and assay equipment
• Production & packaging machinery
• Fault finding on mechanical, electrical and automated systems
• Help with equipment set-up, calibration and shutdown processes to support daily production targets

Training Outcome

After completing the apprenticeship, typical routes include:

• Equipment Maintenance Technician
• Maintenance engineer
• Process/ Automation

Skills Required

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Creative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English & Maths - 4-9 minimum

Course Information

Course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: When at company hours will be 8.00- 16.30

Expected Duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED