Cogent Skills is working with DePuy Synthes to recruit a Microbiology Laboratory Apprentice to work at its manufacturing plant in Blackpool. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a global medical device manufacturing company with great development opportunities.
Job Responsibilities:
Cogent Skills is currently recruiting for a Microbiology Laboratory Apprentice to join DePuy’s growing team.
The Microbiology Laboratory Apprentice will be required to:
Carry out microbiological testing to ensure the ongoing quality of product
Overall responsibility for assigned area (Bioburden, Environmental monitoring…)
Interface with other departments to ensure timely release of products and materials
Initiate laboratory investigations and non-conformance investigations
Ensure the principles of cGMP are applied and that all documentation is followed to comply with ISO9000, ISO13485, FDA QSRs and the Medical device directive
Complete Change assessments to ensure documents are updated in a timely manner
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that microbiological testing is performed in a timely manner
Day to day performance- Bioburden testing- Sterility testing- Antibiotic potency testing- Environmental monitoring- Enumeration and identification of contaminants- Management of consumables and materials used in testing- Autoclaving of items for the laboratory and production- Execution of the laboratory cleaning program- Review of sterilization documentation- Hazardous waste disposal
Quality and Compliance Related Responsibilities
Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws governing business and quality operations
Staff: Responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, national, international and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
GMP documentation and Quality Systems
Support investigations to assist in the completion of Non-conformance reports and OOS excursions
Training
Ensure that own training records are up to date and completeAssist in the training of other staff
Validation
Support the validation of test methods and equipment for the microbiology department
Support validation of processes for sterility assurance
External communications
Liaise with sterilization contractors and approved manufactures to ensure data is retrieved and available
Ensure that consumables are ordered in a timely manner to avoid testing delays
Training:Apprenticeship Standard: Laboratory Technician Level 3.
Training Provider: Blackpool and The Fylde College.
Delivery model: Day release and location. The apprenticeship will typically be delivered over a 24-month period with additional time required to prepare for the End Point Assessment. The apprentice's time will typically be split 80:20 throughout the apprenticeship programme with four days a week spent at the employer premises learning on the job and one day a week spent off-site, undertaking classroom-based and workshop-based training at B&FC.Training Outcome:If you demonstrate a pro-active practical aptitude with problem solving skills and are willing to accept responsibility, there will be great opportunities for progression within the company potentially to gain an engineering degree qualification.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready.
We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Fridays, 8.00am - 1.00pm, without a lunch break.
4 days per week plus a college day.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical....Read more...
Work on a variety of plant and equipment within different functions across the manufacturing site to include:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance
Responding to plant and equipment breakdowns
Fault diagnosis/ problem solving and rectification of mechanical/ electrical problems. Working collaboratively with other functions to problem solve
Involved in operational excellence (OE) continuous improvement initiatives
Issue and comply with equipment, department, and maintenance schedules. Use of CMMS (computerized maintenance system) to execute and complete work orders. In order to achieve the high standards required, documented maintenance and calibration is an integral part of the daily routine
As part of a team, take part in equipment qualification activities (commissioning, IQ, OQ, FAT, SAT)
Create procedures (SOPs), internal service reports and machine setting sheets for new equipment and update existing as required
Carry out maintenance and spares reviews for new capital projects
Updates and trains in required risk assessments
Carries out their work in a way that will not adversely affect their own, or others health and safety and security or the environment and reports any issues including near misses and accidents
Compliance in all aspects of GMP, health and safety and environmental standards. Quality is a primary focus to ensure that patients receive a safe, effective and quality assured product
Support investigations (safety and quality) as required by providing SME input
Training:Training for this apprenticeship will be completed through day release in Rochester.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.
This role is part of our talent planning for the future, and for the right person we are looking to continue to develop the apprentice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.30pm with 30-minute lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn't particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.
The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world's first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem, we work diligently until we've perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting edge, durable and innovative products in the industry. Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
As our Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager Manager you are to ensure EHS compliance of the facilities by reviewing, evaluating, and analyzing the work environment and designing programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury.
Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:
Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
Investigate accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that could affect associate health, comfort, or performance.
Develop and maintain hygiene programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, and asbestos management plans.
Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Collaborate with engineers and physicians to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
Conduct safety training and education programs, and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
Provide new-associate health and safety orientations, and develop materials for these presentations.
Lead investigation of EH&S incidents at facility.
Ensure Environmental compliance of facility.
Required Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
EHS-related certification(s) preferred.
Knowledge of Federal and State regulations including air programs, hazardous waste management, hazardous material management, TSCA, stormwater, OSHA general industry, DOT requirements.
5+ years of environmental health and safety experience preferred.
Proven abilities to successfully drive continuous improvement, manage multiple priorities, and multitask.
Ability to collaborate well with other peer groups.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers (9.5) paid holidays and (2) floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected classApply for this ad Online!....Read more...
Conduct research - investigate geology, hydrogeology, landfills, borehole records, coal records and other information relevant to project proposals
Design site investigations - use your research to develop conceptual site models and preliminary risk assessments and select the best method of site investigation and analysis
Develop confidence in SHEQ – learn how to apply safety, health, environment, and quality principles to ground investigation projects
Get hands-on field experience - work on real projects involving borehole drilling, trial pitting, in-situ testing, geophysical logging and other investigation techniques
Analyse & report findings - Learn how to schedule geotechnical and geoenvironmental testing and produce high-quality reports
Manage & lead projects - Build your expertise to plan, organise, and supervise investigations across the UK
Ongoing learning & mentorship - Benefit from regular technical training sessions and mentor support to track your progress
Training Outcome:
This apprenticeship aligns with the Geological Society of London for Fellow and Science Council for Registered Scientist (RSci). We have an established chartership scheme and support staff looking to achieve chartered status with the Geological Society
On completion of your apprenticeship you will not only hold a degree in Geoscience and (for the right candidate) an offer of permanent employment, but you’ll also have 5 years of practical on the job training and experience, having built a strong foundation for a career in ground investigation
Employer Description:Since its establishment in 1964, Structural Soils has evolved into an award-winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. Owing to our astute personnel and range of equipment, we have the capability and capacity to undertake contracts of any size and scope and in any location. We regularly work on projects across the UK, Europe and internationally, serviced by our support staff working from offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth and Tonbridge.Structural Soils works with a vast number of clients from wide-ranging industries, both private and public. A client may seek advice on house subsidence, or a multinational energy company may require our help in constructing power stations. Our industry-renowned expert staff offer technical, logistical and contractual advice on all aspects of ground investigations. Our technical staff include civil engineers, geologists, engineering geologists, chemists and environmental scientists. Structural Soils is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectorsWorking Hours :Monday - Friday. Standard office hours 08:45 - 17:15 with 0.5 hr lunch break. However, daily routine will vary to meet the needs of site work/the business and study requirements.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Love of the outdoors,Practical....Read more...
The main focus of the role is to provide effective administration support and service to the entirety of IOM. The role offers a wide variety of responsibilities giving a great opportunity for someone to develop and gain invaluable experience.
The role includes (but not limited to):
Organising couriers
Booking hotels/ travel
Receiving incoming and processing outgoing mail
Dealing with enquiries
Formatting and sending reports to clients
Invoicing clients
Raising purchase orders
Booking, preparing and supporting with the administration of meetings
Use of IOM’s digital applications and databases
Creating a warm and welcoming environment for any visiting clients
Supporting process mapping
Continuous improvement activities
Organising quotations
Key Accounts Management
Diary management
Logging work into the system
Health & Safety Duties
Collating library/ reference documents
General office administration duties
Supporting process mapping and continuous improvement activities
Training Outcome:
Continued development, participation in projects and delivery groups
Employer Description:IOM was founded as a research charity in 1969 and has been at the forefront of scientific research to understand and mitigate a range of occupational and environmental health risks. These include coal dust, asbestos, carbon nanotubes and air pollution.
We seek to bring about an improved understanding of the factors affecting human health and to identify, promote and apply practices which will lead to improvements in the health of workers and the wider population.
Our people share our purpose and vision for the future; to deliver a healthy and sustainable world in which we all live and work through our exceptional services, communications and science.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, flexible shifts between 8am- 6pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Cogent Skills is currently recruiting for a Quality Control Technician Apprentice to join DePuy’s growing team.
The Quality Control Technician Apprentice will be required to:
Carry out QC testing to ensure the ongoing quality of product
Interface with other departments to ensure timely release of products and materials
Support with laboratory investigations and non-conformance investigations
Ensure the principles of cGMP are applied and that all documentation is followed to comply with ISO9000, ISO13485, FDA QSRs and the Medical device directive
Support documentation revisions
Duties & Responsibilities:
Under supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position involves:
Ensure that QC testing is performed in a timely manner
Day to day performance- Physical testing of raw material, in process and finished product- Analytical testing of raw material, in process and finished goods- Chemical testing of raw material, in process and finished goods- Management of consumables and materials used in testing- Cleaning of items for testing within the laboratory- Execution of the laboratory cleaning program- Review of internal and external testing data
Quality and Compliance Related Responsibilities
Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws governing business and quality operations
Staff: Responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, national, international and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
GMP documentation and Quality Systems
Support investigations to assist in the completion of Non-conformance reports and OOS excursions
Training
Ensure that own training records are up to date and completeAssist in the training of other staff
Validation
Support validation of test methods and equipment for the QC department
External communications
Liaise with sterilisation contractors and approved manufactures to ensure data is retrieved and available
Ensure that consumables are ordered in a timely manner to avoid testing delays
Training:Apprenticeship Standard: Laboratory Technician Level 3.
Training Provider: Blackpool and The Fylde College.
Delivery model: Day release and location. The apprenticeship will typically be delivered over a 24-month period with additional time required to prepare for the End Point Assessment. The apprentice's time will typically be split 80:20 throughout the apprenticeship programme with four days a week spent at the employer premises learning on the job and one day a week spent off-site, undertaking classroom-based and workshop-based training at B&FC.Training Outcome:If you demonstrate a pro-active practical aptitude with problem solving skills and are willing to accept responsibility, there will be great opportunities for progression within the company potentially to gain an engineering degree qualification.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready.
We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. Fridays, 8.00am - 1.00pm, without a lunch break.
4 days per week plus a college day.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
IN2 Plumbing is an established local plumbing and heating business with over 12 years of experience, based in Bedford. Their skills include all aspects of plumbing and heating, gas landlord checks, bathrooms, boiler installations, smart controls, servicing customers all around Bedfordshire and London areas.
They are now looking for an apprentice to join their team. Could this be what you have been looking for?
Responsibilities include working alongside and assisting the engineers with boiler installations and heating systems, radiators, supporting servicing, maintenance and breakdowns.
Carrying out gas safety checks.
Carrying tools, materials and keeping work areas tidy.
Communicating professionally with customers on site.
Following health and safety procedures.
You will also help with general plumbing tasks, collecting materials, and keeping vans organised.
Driving is preferred but not essential. The employer would consider someone who is currently learning.
The role is hands-on and physically demanding, with working hours from Monday–Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm and involves travelling to different sites across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. Hours can vary depending on the workload. Training:You will gain the following qualifications:
Level 3 Plumbing & Domestic Heating Apprenticeship.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required).
You will also study a range of topics, including:
Health and safety, core plumbing systems, electrical components and control systems, plumbing science and processes, principles of environmental technology systems, principles of fossil fuels, customer service and communication. Training Outcome:The role offers clear career progression, with the opportunity to gain industry qualifications, become Gas Safe registered and develop into a fully qualified plumbing and heating engineer, on completion of your apprenticeship.Employer Description:IN2 Plumbing is a well established local plumbing and heating company with over 12 years of experience, based in Bedford. We cover all aspects of plumbing and heating, including gas landlord safety checks, bathroom installation, boiler installations and smart controls. We proudly serve customers across Bedford and the London areas.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm (but hours can vary depending on workload).Skills: communication skills,hardworking,Reliable,Customer care skills,Good time keeper....Read more...
