Engineering Apprentice - Mechanical

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc.; Billingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Apprentice to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in maintenance activities within cGMP environments, ensuring compliance with high standards. As part of a fast-growing global company, you will receive structured training and development, empowering you to enhance your skills and expertise. With a focus on safety and teamwork, this position provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Join a company that values your passion and commitment, and be part of a journey to advance tomorrow's medicines.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus company bonus scheme

35 days of holiday, plus bank holidays

Salary Sacrifice scheme offering healthcare, bikes, dental

Generous pension scheme

Free parking and electric charging points

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a cGMP environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance activities within cGMP assets and service areas.
• Interpret engineering drawings and troubleshoot problems.

Skills

Strong numerical/maths skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work semi-unsupervised

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies

We are a trusted CDMO partner for life. At FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB), we encourage you to discover what inspires you every day, to follow your passion and your power – what we call Genki.

The work we do has the potential to transform people’s lives and to impact where it matters most. Each day is an opportunity to push the boundaries of your potential, so join us as Engineering Apprentice and become part of a fast-growing global company, united by Genki.

About Us

We are a dynamic global company and our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and gene therapies with world-class cGMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines.

With sites in Billingham & Wilton UK, Hillerod Denmark, North Carolina and Texas USA, the size and breadth of our business will open up huge opportunities for you, whether you want to move to a different role in the UK, relocate, or progress and take on more responsibility.

Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at FDB is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together.

Role & Responsibilities

• Complete planned and unplanned maintenance activities within cGMP assets and supporting service areas
• Follow maintenance standard operation procedures and work instructions
• Interpret engineering drawings
• Complete documentation accurately and on time
• Troubleshoot problems
• Take responsibility for your own safety, complying with Fujifilm working practices and following PPE direction – contributing to a health and safety centered culture
• Complete a programme of training which involves apprentice assignments and taking responsibility for your own training and development plans, ensuring continued development of your skills and expertise. Undertake additional training as required and keep abreast of technology changes and the changing needs of the business

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to work semi-unsupervised to exacting standards required within a cGMP or other highly regulated environment
• Competent with IT systems such as Microsoft Office
• Strong numerical/maths skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player able to integrate in a busy team environment
• High regard for personal Health and Safety standards

Why work with us?

At FDB, your passion – your Genki – is your power and we empower you to define what Genki means to you.

When you join us, we will train, develop and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer a structured new starter induction programme as well as ongoing development training. In addition to this, we offer:

• Competitive salary plus company bonus scheme
• 35 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Salary Sacrifice scheme offering, healthcare, bikes, dental etc.
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking and electric charging points

Closing date: 16th May 2025