Engineering Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for two apprentices to join Eisai’s Engineering Team based within our leading manufacturing site. Our Engineering Team is a broad function focusing on learning and developing multidisciplined engineering skills to enable them to be able to safely carry out routine maintenance and fault-finding on engineering equipment and systems.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Starting Salary of £20,431

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Days and times to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Multi-skilled engineering apprentice working within the Engineering Department of Eisai Manufacturing’s oral solid dose manufacturing and packaging facility.
Learn and abide by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Day to day running and maintenance of precision engineered pharmaceutical equipment.
Development of novel technology.

Where you'll work

European Knowledge Centre
Mosquito Way
Hatfield
Herts
AL10 9SN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HARLOW COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

The Engineering apprenticeship Level 3 will be provided by either Harlow College or Conel. The duration is 4 years and 3 months. You will have block release of college days and office days.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas. By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.

https://careers.eisai.net/go/Emerging-Talent/8928101/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles. Free onsite parking. Subsidised onsite restaurant. Learning and development opportunities. Retail discounts. Well-being & mental health awareness programmes. Multi-faith prayer room.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship will give the apprentice a good grounding and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, from maintenance of precision engineered pharmaceutical equipment to the development of novel technology. This foundation will open options for the apprentice to pursue multiple careers within the industry.

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