We’re seeking an enthusiastic individual looking to start building a strong Engineering career within a global organisation that enables individuals to reach their best through continuous challenges and expansive opportunities.
The successful candidate will work within the Manufacturing Engineering team as an Engineer Apprentice providing ‘hands on’ support to Manufacturing, Facilities/Utilities and Lab Functions whilst adhering to the site Safety and Quality Procedures.
The tasks and duties will expand throughout the 48 month, Level 3 apprenticeship program with the successful candidate being competent and equipped to carry out the following responsibilities on completion:
Provide site electrical/mechanical support for Manufacturing, Facility/Utilities and Labs for repairs and maintenance of all equipment types
Routine instrumentation calibration and adjustment across the facility, whilst maintaining validated specifications and limits
Where required, support specialised contractors in carrying out routine and reactive maintenance tasks
Troubleshoot faults and failures in processing equipment including identification of corrective actions linked to unplanned engineering breakdowns impacting safety, service and product quality
Repair of faulty manufacturing, facilities and lab machinery and equipment throughout the site as required including water processing, generation and effluent systems
Adherence to site spare parts and materials control, ensuring issuance and new supply information is accurate
Full participation and promotion of the site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs including PUWER, risk and manual handling assessments and investigations
Ensure that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance site policies and procedures
Participate in Practical Process Improvement (PPI) projects across the business as the need arises, playing an active role and supporting analysis requirements
Adhere to and demonstrate the company’s 4i Values (intensity, integrity, innovation and involvement) always
Carry out other ad-hoc tasks as required by the line manager
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.
Principle stakeholders:
Accountable to – Engineering Team Leader
Internal – Close liaison with Engineering team and all levels of personnel across departments from peers to Managers and senior persons on site and in other company locations
External – Maintain good working external contacts e.g. suppliers, delivery drivers, and contractors as required
Training:Alongside your daily job, you will be undertaking the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard with Newbury College.
For your apprenticeship, you are required to attend Newbury College (Monks Lane, West Berkshire, RG14 7TD) one day a week during Term Time. In addition to the support you will receive from the Thermo Fisher Scientific Team, you will also have the support of a Development Coach from Newbury College.
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