Engineer Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Piramal Pharma Solutions is a leading global CDMO of advanced drug development and manufacturing solutions to the pharmaceutical industry.
The Role
During the first year the apprentice will work at our site in Grangemouth, learning and gaining great knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical. You will work alongside other engineers who will mentor you during this first year.
Key Roles/Responsibilities
· Maintain, monitor and improve HPS engineering systems / documentation to ensure compliance with Business, Company, ESH, cGMP and Engineering standards.
· Ensure that HPS plant / equipment availability meets Business objectives by planning, organising and prioritising personal workload.
· Procure and manage spares to levels to maximise plant / equipment availability and to minimise maintenance costs.
· Participate in minor / major projects by acting as project plant rep. assisting in the installation and operational of equipment. Initiate / update and seek approval of the required controlled maintenance documentation for projects.
· Develop knowledge and skills required for specialist plant and equipment maintenance.
· Work as part of a team, being responsible and accountable for meeting individual, team and business targets.
· Can work as part of team but also self-starter prepared to take initiate/ownership
· Good time management and communication skills – can work to schedule and meet deadlines
· Can understand P&ID, engineering drawings and specifications
· Mentor junior members of team
· Knowledge of engineering standards
The successful individual will work closely alongside our engineers learning specific skills.
The training will take the form of a Modern Apprenticeship (5 Years) and will lead to a formal qualification of SVQ level 2 and 3, NC with a possibility of then progressing to a HNC level on successful completion of the NC.
Essential Qualifications
English/math/science national five qualification
Essential Experience
· Experience or knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems
· Good hand/eye co-ordination
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Grangemouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 07/08/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engineer Apprentice roles across Piramal Pharma Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,099 - £58,652 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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