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.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) - Grade 5 or above in Maths. Grade 4 or above in English and Science, and a further 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above.
A Level 2 STEM qualification will also be considered.
Salary - Starting at £19,292 per year.
Based on successful performance and completion of annual modules, pay will increase annually on the anniversary of start date and based on anticipated shift pattern.
Where modules are not completed, this will be reviewed.
Apprentices receive a shift disturbance allowance when they join the shift team.
Benefits
Holiday Allowance - 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
Discount Schemes
Employee Assistance Programme
Onsite parking
Onsite Canteen
Location - Runcorn WA7 3FA
Working Hours
Year 1: Monday - Friday 7.5 hours a day, core site hours between 8am-4pm
Year 2 – 4: Monday – Sunday continental day shift 10.5 hours a day, core site hours between 6am-6pm
Duration - 48 months
Start Date - Induction w/c: 7 September 2026
Start: w/c 21st September
Interview Date - August 2026
Closing Date for Applications - 7th August
To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. Once you submit, you will receive an email to verify your email address that will then submit your application to us. If you do not receive an email confirming your application, please check with us that this has been submitted.
If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on recruitment@cogentskills.com for assistance
Next Steps
Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.
The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and interest in engineering and maintenance.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions
Basic knowledge of hand and power tools preferred but not required
Commitment to safety and adherence to safety regulations.
Entry level with no prior experience
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)
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)
Cogent Skills is managing the recruitment process in partnership with Teva UK Ltd. To ensure fairness and equality of opportunity all applications must be made by completing the application on the Cogent Skills Apprenticeship portal.
The successful candidate will be employed by Cogent Skills Services Ltd but will undertake all on-job learning with Teva UK Ltd. at its manufacturing site in Runcorn.
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.
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.
Cogent Skills is the skills specialist for the UK science and technology sectors. Our purpose is to make sure your business, your people and our industry are future-ready.
As a not-for-profit organisation with a family of commercially-focused companies, we are committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions of the sector.
We have been named one of the best medium-sized employers in the UK in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2024.
We offer a diverse range of market-leading skills services, from process safety and competency solutions in high-hazard industries to end-to-end apprenticeship services for some of the world’s leading science, manufacturing and technology employers.
