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Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship - Teva UK

Cogent Ssc Limited · Runcorn · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£19,292 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
4 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

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This apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to undertake comprehensive training and gain hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment, machinery, and facilities. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will develop essential skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and preventive maintenance techniques, and develop knowledge and understanding of cGMP and health & safety requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Receiving mentorship and guidance from maintenance engineers and engineering managers, as an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will:

  • Assist maintenance engineers in inspecting, diagnosing, installing and repairing machinery, equipment and facilities to gain experience in engineering hard skills.
  • Assist in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and identifying root causes of issues to develop problem solving skills.
  • Learn to use a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to maintain and repair machinery effectively.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate maintenance records, including work orders, equipment manuals, and inventory of spare parts to develop administrative and organisational skills which are essential for operating in a cGMP environment.
  • Participate in safety training programmes and adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
  • Collaborate with other team members to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks and minimise downtime.
  • Actively engage in learning opportunities and seek guidance from maintenance engineers to enhance technical skills and knowledge.

About Teva UK
We touch the lives of over 200 million patients every day, and billions every year. After all, everyone needs healthcare or medication at some point. Yet until today, you may not have heard of us. We’re Teva, a global pharmaceutical company, committed to increasing access to high-quality healthcare to patients around the world.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Engineer to join our team at Teva Runcorn.

At Teva Runcorn, we discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative and affordable medicines, specialising in sterile liquid products mainly used for treating respiratory conditions using Blow-Fill-Seal technology as well as injectable Combination Products such as our MS treatment Copaxone.

Your training

Qualification to be delivered: Engineering Maintenance Technician – Dual Discipline (Electrical & Mechanical) Apprenticeship Standard.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge).

Apprenticeship Standard: Engineering Maintenance Technician – Dual Discipline (Electrical & Mechanical).

Training Provider: Cheshire College South & West.

Delivery model: day release at Cheshire College - South & West at the Ellesmere Port campus. Years 1 & 2 – 2 days per week (technical knowledge and practical learning), Year 3 – 1 day per week (technical knowledge).

Where it leads

Role can lead directly into:

  • Maintenance Engineer (Reporting into Maintenance Manager)
  • C&I Engineer (Reporting into C&I Manager)
  • Utilities Engineer (Reporting into Utilities & Facilities Manager)

About Cogent Ssc Limited

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.

Things to consider

Please be aware that the business location is Runcorn and the training location is Ellesmere Port. The site is based on an industrial estate with limited public transport access (Whitehouse Vale, Aston Lane North, Runcorn, WA7 3FA). From year 2, you will work a continental day shift, which will include weekend work.

You will be expected to make your own travel arrangements to site (and college) to meet with agreed working hours each week, without issue.

Teva is a sterile site, which means there is a high risk of contamination. As a result, you will not be permitted to wear jewellery, make-up, false nails/gel/nail polish, false eyelashes etc.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Science (grade Grade C / 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade Grade C / 4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Whitehouse Vale, Aston Lane North, Runcorn, WA7 3FA

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