Join our Early Careers Programme – Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) Apprenticeship opportunity … commencing Summer 2025
STADA Thornton & Ross is one of UK's fastest-growing producers of consumer healthcare products including Covonia, Savlon, Nizoral, Cetraben and Zoflora. Our Specialty and Generic medicines also address therapeutic areas including dermatology, bone health, kidney disease and more. With more than 700 employees, we’re proud that our growth journey is supporting Britain’s wellbeing in multiple settings, including consumer healthcare, hospital, primary care, pharmacy and homecare.
Our mission is Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner, and we’re always looking out for talented people to join our team and support our exciting growth plan.
STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) Apprentice
Huddersfield |U.K.| Full-time | Fixed-Term 50 months
In this newly created role, you will be immersed in the Maintenance Engineering team at STADA. You will work alongside seasoned professionals, gaining valuable experience in repairing, maintaining, and improving operationally critical equipment to support site manufacturing of medicines and medical devices.
This role is specifically aimed at a GCSE, A-Level or T-Level student who is looking for the first step on the career ladder. Alongside your role as the Engineering Apprentice, you will undertake the 42-month Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician (Level 3) Apprenticeship to achieve your qualification through a mixture of on-site and online academic learning.
How You Will Make an Impact
On a day-to-day basis your key responsibilities will include:
* Learn and support the site wide 6S program.
* Ensure the work area is maintained in a clean and safe and well-ordered condition.
* To maintain all necessary records of maintenance.
* Follow all engineering safe systems of work (Permit To Work, Lock out Tag Out etc).
* Complete documented risk reviews prior to commencing any job.
* Ensure stock levels of appropriate parts are maintained.
* Complete all EWO documentation.
* Gain knowledge of plant and equipment specification.
* Attend occasional technical meetings on and off site.
* Observe installation and commissioning of equipment.
* Comply with GMP procedures.
* Adhere to method statements.
What We Are Looking For
* Educated to at least GCSE level, with passes at grade 4 or above in English and Maths (or predicted grades if completing A levels in summer 2025).
* A keen interest in electrical & mechanical engineering.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage various stakeholders in person, by phone, chat messaging and email.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines.
* Good IT skills with a proven ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
How we care for you
At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:
* Competitive starting salary of £17,500 and an annual bonus scheme.
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
* On-site subsidised canteen.
* Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan.
* Free winter flu jab.
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Enhanced Family Leave.
* Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.
STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.
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