Job Description Who are we? For more than a century, our organisation has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our organisation continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. Your Apprenticeship As an apprentice, you will be working within our Engineering team within our Animal Health division. Our 36 Month maintenance and operations technician apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity for those eager to take their first steps into a career in engineering. You will learn a diverse and interesting collection of skills and knowledge working with an experienced engineer at our site some of the topics are - Electrical Installation Electronic engineering. Bespoke parts manufacturing Soldering Record keeping Mechanical engineering Machine servicing and repair Basic PLC maintenance After training and some experience has been gained you would together with the site engineer be responsible for all the tasks listed above. You would also learn a variety of skills and techniques at a basic mechanical level via hands on training. You would also be able to carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on mechanical plant and equipment. replace, repair, or remove components in mechanical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition. diagnose and determine the cause of faults in mechanical plant and equipment. monitor and control the operation and performance of the plant and equipment. position, assemble, install, and dismantle electrical plant and equipment, which may include motors, switchgear, cables, and conductors, to agreed specifications. carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on electrical plant and equipment. Manufacture of bespoke equipment when required using various hand tools plus metal and plastic working machinery. What qualification will I be studying during my apprenticeship? You will be studying towards the maintenance and operations engineering technician Apprenticeship Level 3, with a specific skill towards Electromechanical bias. How will the apprenticeship be structured? You will spend 4 days a week working as an employee within the engineering team and 1 day a week studying towards your qualification. As you approach the end of your studies, you will then participate in what’s called the ‘End Point Assessment’. You will be required to travel to a facility to participate in in-person exams. Our company will provide assistance in providing travel and accommodation. Requirements Level 2 English and Mathematics Previous experience in the use of hand tools would be an advantage. Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Flexible Work Arrangements Not Applicable Shift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material(s) Job Posting End Date 09/10/2024 A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Job Posting End Date 09/10/2024 A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID R310810