Apprentice Service Engineer – Stability Chambers (Pharmaceutical Sector)
Location: North West England (Field-Based)
Job Type: Full-Time Apprenticeship
Salary: Competitive Apprentice Salary + Training & Development Opportunities
Driving Licence: Essential
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Service Engineer to join our growing field service team, supporting customers across the pharmaceutical, healthcare and laboratory sectors.
This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in engineering, working on industry-leading stability chambers and environmental test equipment used in pharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing. You will gain hands-on experience servicing, maintaining and troubleshooting specialist temperature and humidity-controlled equipment while working alongside experienced engineers.
As part of your development, you will have the opportunity to undertake and achieve either a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning NVQ or an Electrical Engineering NVQ, fully supported throughout your employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the service, maintenance and repair of pharmaceutical stability chambers and environmental equipment.
- Support engineers with fault diagnosis and troubleshooting of electrical and refrigeration systems.
- Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
- Learn calibration and validation principles used within regulated pharmaceutical environments.
- Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.
- Maintain high standards of customer service and professionalism while on customer sites.
- Follow all health, safety and quality procedures.
- Travel across the North West and occasionally further afield as required.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong interest in engineering, technology and problem-solving.
- Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science.
Desirable
- Engineering-related qualifications or college studies.
- Previous practical experience through education, hobbies or work experience.
- Basic understanding of electrical or refrigeration systems.
What We Offer
- Structured apprenticeship and on-the-job training.
- Opportunity to complete a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning NVQ or Electrical Engineering NVQ.
- Mentoring and support from experienced field service engineers.
- Exposure to cutting-edge equipment used within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing and specialist engineering business.
- Company tools, equipment and training provided.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term engineering career in a specialist and highly regulated industry. You will gain valuable skills, recognised qualifications and hands-on experience supporting critical equipment used by leading pharmaceutical organisations across the UK.
Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in engineering.
Pay: From £15,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: On the road
