Production Apprentice — GMP Manufacturing Kickstart

Biopharma Careers; Linthwaite; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Annual bonus scheme

6% Employer Pension

25 days annual leave

On-site canteen

Health benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

STADA UK Thornton & Ross invites applicants to join its Production Apprentice role in Huddersfield as part of an 18-month fixed-term apprenticeship commencing October 2026. This entry-point opportunity targets motivated individuals with a hands-on approach, offering training in GMP, health, safety and quality standards.

The program provides on-site learning, with the Process Leader Level 4 course hosted by Cogent, approximately one day per week at college, remotely on-site at Linthwaite.

Qualifications

• High motivation, reliability and commitment.
• Interest in manufacturing, production or engineering environments.
• No previous production experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production activities on the shop floor.
• Learn and apply GMP, health & safety and quality standards.
• Assist with operating production equipment under supervision.
• Follow SOPs accurately.
• Develop understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Support continuous improvement and change initiatives.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and work as part of a team.

Skills

Motivation

Reliability

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Hands-on approach

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross invites applicants to join its Production Apprentice role in Huddersfield as part of an 18-month fixed-term apprenticeship commencing October 2026. This entry-point opportunity targets motivated individuals with a hands-on approach, offering training in GMP, health, safety and quality standards.

The program provides on-site learning, with the Process Leader Level 4 course hosted by Cogent, approximately one day per week at college, remotely on-site at Linthwaite.