Equipment Maintenance Apprentice - 3-Year Apprenticeship Programme - Start in September or October 2026
Core
Support the maintenance and reliability of highly specialised laboratory and manufacturing equipment used to produce diagnostic assays and instruments.
Role type
Level 3 Mechatronics Apprentice (Equipment Maintenance)
Builds
Diagnostic assays and instruments for the Protein Diagnostics division
Domain
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Medical Diagnostics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Fault Finding and Diagnostics, Equipment Calibration and Setup, GMP compliance, SOP adherence, Mechanical Engineering Principles, Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, Mechatronic and Automated Systems knowledge
Preferred skills
Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, automation, or manufacturing technologies
Technologies
Analytical systems, assay equipment, Production and packaging machinery
Responsibilities
Assist with planned preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and production machinery, Support fault finding on mechanical, electrical, and automated systems, Help with equipment setup, calibration, and shutdown processes, Ensure maintenance activities are properly documented and traceable, Support engineers with equipment upgrades and process improvements
Seniority
Apprentice (Entry-level training)
