Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

Summary of the Mechanical Engineering Apprentice role

Are you looking to join an innovative, caring and growing organisation where your interests and skills in mechanical engineering can make a real impact?

At Sterling, our maintenance and engineering teams play a crucial role in ensuring that our plant, equipment, services and utilities are always operating at their best. With their support, we’re able to deliver manufacturing solutions at every scale, from the earliest stages of discovery all the way to large-scale commercial production of high-quality pharmaceutical products.

We currently have 2 positions available so if you are motivated by maintenance and engineering, we want to hear from you. Come join our team and help us continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the pharmaceutical industry.

About the apprenticeship

The Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship will last 4 years and will include hands-on practical skills development. You will learn how to maintain, repair, and update the manufacturing plant and equipment, which will be used to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients for our customers.

This is a level 3 apprenticeship, and you will complete an NVQ, BTEC and HNC in your chosen engineering discipline.

You will work towards the Science Industry Maintenance Technician standard throughout your programme and more details can be found by clicking here.

No prior experience is required, all on-the-job training will be provided to help you develop and you will be paired with a mentor at Sterling who will help to train you.

Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you may be eligible to join our degree level apprenticeship programme.

Your responsibilities

• Complying with all EHS requirements including safety policies, training and procedures.
• Repairing, modifying and commissioning associated with the core Mechanical maintenance discipline in the production environment.
• Using Meridian, SAP, Genesis software, hardware and testing equipment to perform compliance planned preventative maintenance.
• Carrying out work which is outside the core skill in line with agreements in force relating to multi-skilling.
• Accepting and handing back permit to works (PTWs).
• Carrying out work in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Requisitioning and collecting stores materials as required.
• Conducting inspections and carrying out preventative maintenance activity.
• Carrying out workshop operations as required.
• Working with other departments to become familiar with all site operations.
• Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.

How you will be rewarded

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.

Why consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.

We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ more than 1300 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

How to apply

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact recruitment@sterlingpsl.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: From £15,974.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Transport links
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/06/2023
Reference ID: VN605