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L3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice

PCCA Ltd · Prudhoe · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£15,870.40 a year
Hours
38.15 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Support the Facilities team with the maintenance of company premises, manufacturing equipment and plant.
  • Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across all company sites using Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) systems.
  • Carry out departmental administration including scanning, photocopying and filing maintenance documentation such as service reports and calibration certificates.
  • Ensure maintenance records are accurately completed and fully traceable in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and company procedures.
  • Assist with Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for new electrical equipment and support equipment calibration and re-validation, updating records where required.
  • Liaise with colleagues across all departments to prioritise and respond to maintenance requests promptly.
  • Supervise contractors and suppliers working on site, ensuring work is completed safely, in line with contracts, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health & Safety regulations.
  • Help maintain safe access around the site, including clearing and gritting car parks during adverse weather conditions.
  • Assist in carrying out Health & Safety risk assessments relating to equipment and maintenance activities.
  • Provide practical support to the Production and other departments during process development and validation activities.
  • Learn to diagnose faults, identify solutions and contribute to continuous improvement activities within the Facilities department.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and work safely at all times.

Your training

  • 4 days per week at PCCA.
  • 1 day per week at Newcastle College. 

Where it leads

Potential for continued employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to performance and business requirements.

About PCCA Ltd

The Specials Lab t/a PCCA Ltd is a specialist pharmaceutical manufacturing company dedicated to producing high-quality compounded medicines and delivering innovative healthcare solutions. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest quality standards while investing in the development of our employees.

For more information, visit the PCCA UK website.

Things to consider

  • Interested in engineering, maintenance and problem solving.
  • Practical and enjoys hands-on work.
  • Able to demonstrate good spatial awareness.
  • Capable of interpreting equipment layouts, drawings or diagrams.
  • Competent using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and able to learn new software systems.
  • Able to manage their own workload and prioritise tasks.
  • A confident communicator with good written and verbal skills.
  • Positive, enthusiastic and willing to learn.
  • Proactive with a can-do attitude.
  • Well organised with good planning skills.
  • Able to work accurately in a busy environment and meet deadlines.
  • Numerate with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • A reliable and conscientious team player.
  • Physically able to bend, lift and carry equipment and materials throughout the working day.
  • Able to follow procedures and work to strict quality standards.
  • Committed to personal learning and professional development.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsLogicalTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • UNIT 1 REGENTS DRIVE, LOW PRUDHOE IND EST, PRUDHOE, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE42 6PX

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