Facilities and Engineering Apprentice

COLORCON LIMITED

Dartford Kent (DA2 6QD)

Closes on Friday 17 July 2026

Posted on 28 May 2026

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Summary

Working with Engineering/Facilities Team, to learn and carry out routine maintenance, fault finding and repair to all plant manufacturing equipment / building services, ensuring full compliance with cGMP, the Company’s Quality Assurance Policy and Standard Operating Procedures. 

Wage

£19,500 a year

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If move to rotating shift pattern will received a 17.5% shift premium in addition to basic salary.

Salary will increase as apprenticeship progresses and milestones reached

Training course
Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, initially 9.00am to 5.00pm. After first year may be required to work rotating shift pattern. One week 6.00am to 2.00pm; one week 1.50pm to 10.00pm (finish at 8.30pm Friday).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

3

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

  • Work with Engineering/Facilities Team, to learn and carry out the planning and execution of general repairs / fault finding, maintenance, routine and major of machinery and service equipment, in order that downtime is minimised and that adequate records and files for all works are maintained. To also support project work as and when required.
  • To work with Engineering/Facilities Team, to learn about and provide specialist electrical / mechanical support inside and outside Plant, relating to both project and general maintenance works as directed.
  • To work with Engineering/Facilities Team, to learn about producing and modifying electrical records, drawings and diagrams relative to Plant and associated areas, and all other areas that have been worked on.
  • To work with Engineering/Facilities Team, to learn about / carry out daily checks and calibration tasks that are the responsibility of the Engineering/Facilities Department. Making sure that they are carried out on time, correctly and in line with SOPs, as directed.
  • To work with Engineering/Facilities Team, to learn about and carry out equipment changes are in accordance with Colorcon Limited’s Quality Assurance programme and Change Control procedures.

Where you'll work

Flagship House
Victory Way Crossways
Dartford Kent
DA2 6QD

Training

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

Training provider

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Training course

Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
  • Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
  • Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
  • Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
  • Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
  • Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
  • Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
  • Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
  • Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
  • Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
  • Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
  • Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
  • Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
  • Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
  • Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
  • Reinstate the work area.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
  • Record information.
  • Produce or amend documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
  • Identify and highlight issues (red pen), with technical drawings.
  • Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
  • Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Select, check, and use electrical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment. Select, check, and use control and instrumentation maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Use electrical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques. Use control and instrumentation diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Remove and replace electrical parts.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Set up and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services isolation and deisolation.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Conduct functional testing.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Inspect and test control and instrumentation systems.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Check calibration and make adjustments.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Check loop function.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Set up and adjust control and instrumentation systems.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Remove and replace instruments and sensors.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Re-connect instrumentation power supply, cables, pipework, and services.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services isolation and deisolation.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Select, check, and use electrical and mechanical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Use electrical and mechanical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Remove and replace electrical parts.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Set up, align, and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Conduct functional testing.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Check condition and operation of mechanical aspects of plant and equipment. For example, pumps.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Remove and replace mechanical parts.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Examine mechanical parts for defects. For example, pump seals.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Set up, align, and adjust mechanical aspects of plant.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Lubricate mechanical assemblies.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Apply bench fitting techniques.
  • Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
  • Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
  • Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
  • Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
  • Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
  • Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
  • Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
  • Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
  • Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
  • Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
  • Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
  • Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
  • Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
  • Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
  • Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
  • Reinstate the work area.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
  • Record information.
  • Produce or amend documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
  • Identify and highlight issues (red pen), with technical drawings.
  • Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
  • Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

Training schedule

Year 1:

  • Day release (Tuesdays) focuses on knowledge
  • Skills Training delivered in blocks of 4 weeks (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
  • Focus is on fundamentals to prepare the learner for the workplace

Year 2

  • Day release (Mondays) focuses on knowledge
  • Workplace integration
  • Workplace visits from IPS trainer every 4-6 weeks

Years 3 and 4:

  • Monthly day release during year 3 to work on an engineering project
  • Continued workplace visits from IPS trainer every 4-6 weeks
  • Learner is prepared for transition into gateway and apprenticeship assessment completing all requirements of the apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths and Science (grade 4/C and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Flexible
  • Sociable
  • Self Motivated
  • Positive Attitude
  • Reliable
  • Able to work in heights

Other requirements

Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules.

NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company.

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About this employer

As a global leader, we partner with formulation, manufacturing and production teams to bring tomorrow's medications and therapies to life. Work with us to gain access to every resource you need in your quest to elevate global health and well-being.

http://www.colorcon.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays; Life Assurance; Private Health and Dental cover.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the possibility of a permanent position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Mandy Rai

mandyrai@ips-international.com

01634 298808

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033654.

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Closes on Friday 17 July 2026