Mechanical Engineering Apprentice (Facilities).
Perrigo
Devon (EX33 2DL)
Closes in 23 days (Monday 25 August 2025)
Posted on 29 July 2025
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Summary
Perrigo are looking to recruit a mechanical Engineering apprentice for the Facilities Department.
- Wage
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£16,768 a year
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday 07:45am - 16:00pm
07:45am - 13:45pm Friday
35 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
• Specifically learning skills to be capable of maintaining and repairing all site services, including but not limited to, air handling (HVAC), extraction (LEV), Boilers, steam, Purified water and Fire suppression.
• To undertake training through further education and site based modules to successfully complete relevant Apprenticeship qualifications.
Where you'll work
Wrafton
Braunton
Devon
EX33 2DL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Qualifications included:
- Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment.
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering -
- Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (workplace) - Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths (If required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
- End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Motivated
- Interest in Engineering
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
This is a manual role but also requires a certain amount of clerical activities to maintain compliance on maintenance and Quality systems. You will be working alongside experienced Engineers and others within the business.
About this employer
Since 1887, Perrigo has been providing its customers and consumers with high-quality products that support personal health and wellness by delivering effective solutions that meet the needs of consumers. More than 135 years later, we are leveraging our strengths to expand our self-care portfolio and drive future success.
After this apprenticeship
- To become a fully qualified Engineer working on a diverse range of systems at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. Potential to progress into leadership roles and other areas of the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Sally Parr
s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org
07879 128768
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334343.
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Closes in 23 days (Monday 25 August 2025)
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