Lifescan Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2025\nâ¢\tFour-year rotational programme based in Inverness, Scotland, while studying for a minimum of an HNC in Engineering Systems, and an SVQ level 3 in Multi Skilled \n Engineering\n\nâ¢\tStarting first-year salary of £18,000, rising to £24,000, £24,100, and £25,000 in subsequent years\nâ¢\tExcellent benefits package including; subsidised gym membership, a cycle-to-work scheme, private health care, and a matched contributions pension scheme\n\nAbout Lifescan\n\nLifescan provides meaningful solutions for people with diabetes and related conditions. At our world-class site in Inverness, we design and develop systems for the self-monitoring of blood glucose used by people with diabetes across the globe. Weâre proud to have the largest manufacturing site in the industry and currently produce over 3 billion test strips a year\n\nBeing at the forefront of science and engineering means that our professionals nurture, shape, and deliver the solutions for people with diabetes. Youâll work amongst subject matter experts in our engineering team, which will provide you with the tools to start you on your journey to become an authority in your field.\n\nWhy we care\n\n⢠Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and lower-limb amputation \n⢠The number of adults living with diabetes globally has risen from just over 100 million in 1980, to over 800 million today \n⢠For people living with diabetes, access to affordable treatment and monitoring is critical to their survival \n⢠Lifescan is a socially responsible company and is one of the worldâs largest producers in the diabetes therapeutic area \n⢠Ultimately, our products change lives for the better and help create a world without limits for people with diabetes \n\nGreat reasons to join us\n\n⢠Inverness is a vibrant city with a thriving social scene, and access to some of the most stunning scenery in the world \n⢠To date, 100% of our apprentices have been offered permanent roles with LifeScan on completion of the Engineering Apprenticeship programme \n⢠Being a medical business, our commitment to quality is unwavering, and we believe we are a great business to have listed on your CV \n⢠Youâll attain a minimum of an HNC in Engineering Systems, and an SVQ3 in Multi Skilled Engineering, using on-the-job experience and earning while you learn The apprenticeship programme\n\nEquipment Maintenance Engineering\n\nOur Award-Winning Engineering apprenticeship programme is a 4-year Modern Apprenticeship. It was introduced by the company in 2007. \nAs an engineering apprentice youâll work on a variety of state-of-the-art machinery, including robotics, vision systems, advanced PLC automation and control systems, as well as the more traditional Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Electrical disciplines.\n\nTo give you a flavour of what itâs like to be on our Apprenticeship Programme, hear from one of our Engineering apprentices: \n\nâIâm currently in the final year of my Engineering Apprenticeship. It has been a fantastic experience through the programme so far. Itâs providing me with the knowledge and skills to start my career in engineering. On the apprenticeship programme, I can study the theory as well as gain experience with the equipment and machines we have on site. This is a great way to develop as I can apply the theory and knowledge learned in the classroom to practical situations in Lifescan. The whole engineering team are always keen to help the apprentices and share knowledge. I would highly recommend the Lifescan apprenticeship to anyone that would like a great start to an engineering career.â\n\nWhat youâll gain from our programme\n\nAs well as on the job training and personal development, this 4-year apprentice-training programme will result in the attainment of the following qualifications:\nâ¢\tA minimum of an HNC in Engineering Systems, and an SVQ level 3 in Multi Skilled Engineering.\n\nThe opportunity to get further academic qualifications up to Degree Level is available to individuals on completion of the modern apprenticeship.\n\nWhat weâre offering for 2025\n\nWe are looking for 4 Engineering Apprentices for our 2025 programme.\nYouâll obtain your qualifications through UHI Inverness, which is based at Inverness Campus. The successful candidates will be enrolled and start college at the end of August 2025.\n\nWho weâre looking for\n\nTo gain this amazing opportunity to study while earning, then weâll need you to be committed to working hard and pushing yourself to learn and grow. Whatâs important to us is great talent, so if you feel you are a great fit for our programme, and your qualifications and ambitions match ours, weâd love to receive your application What qualifications we need\n\nWeâre looking for applications from candidates who have either attained, or are working to attain the following:\nHigher Maths/English, plus another STEM related subject, e.g. Physics, or an equivalent Engineering qualification. \n\nYouâll also be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis.\n\nWhat skills weâre looking for\nâ¢\tGood communication and team working skills\nâ¢\tA basic understanding of Engineering principles\nâ¢\tThe willingness to learn\nâ¢\tAttention to detail\nâ¢\tStrong problem-solving skills\nâ¢\tA desire to make a difference and continuously improve within a state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility \n\nHow to apply\n\nWeâd like you to upload your CV and a covering letter to our recruitment portal; please visit our website: www.lifescan.com and head to the careers page.\n\nNext steps and key dates\n\nThe closing date for applications is Sunday 16 March 2025.\n\nIf we feel youâre a good match for the programme, weâll be in touch shortly after the closing date and invite you along to one of our Assessment Centres at our site in Inverness. These will take place week commencing, Monday 14 April 2025