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Digital Manufacturing Systems Level 4 Apprenticeship
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.
A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.
Make the start of your journey a life-changing one!
As part of our Early Talent Programme, you’ll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one.
Being part of our journey and helping us to provide life changing medicine to patients all over the world and transform lives for the better. Making important contributions and embracing our values to deliver on our purpose. Because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference.
Macclesfield
The Macclesfield Campus is an essential part of AstraZeneca’s UK Operation and the 2nd largest operational site within the company’s global network. It is approx. 100 acres with around 4500 people working on site. The site is unique in the AstraZeneca network having Operations, R&D, G&A, IT and others on its site.
About the Apprenticeship Programme
AstraZeneca is currently on an exciting digital journey to enter the next phase of the digital world and becoming a Smart Factory. On this journey we are now looking for key talent to help realise our vision and lead along the way.
UK Operations is the second largest manufacturing site in the AstraZeneca network and here we thrive in a high-tech and LEAN-based environment where we value collaboration and smart solutions that support our business needs. As a site we rely heavily on Manufacturing Execution Systems to support our manufacturing processes, these systems are critical in ensuring patient supply. As a Digital Lighthouse site we launch new technologies in collaboration with IT to support our key process areas as we move towards our Factory of the future vision.
We need great people who share our passion for technology, are driven, determined and hard-working. In return, we will support your formal and ‘on the job’ development, making the most of your skills and passion to help you in reaching your ultimate career aspirations.
Our apprenticeship programme is designed to give you a broad understanding of our UK Operation functions, being involved in a variety of critical Operational IT activities and projects, interacting predominantly with the Manufacturing areas and Production teams, but also with other key functional areas such as Quality, LEAN, UK Ops Data Team, and AZIT.
During this 2.5 year programme, you will have the opportunity to complete several rotations in different areas to provide you with exposure and experience aligned to your apprenticeship.
Throughout your apprenticeship with us you will have the opportunity to carry out some of the following roles/responsibilities:
- Manufacturing Systems Technical Support
- Manufacturing Systems Design and Testing
- Technology Upgrades (Hardware and Software)
- Data Analytics & Exploitation
- Design and Delivery of Manufacturing System Training
- Management and Delivery of System focused improvement projects
- Project support for major technology and manufacturing system deployments
So, in one rotation, you could be a Technical Support Analyst, providing first fix technical advice in person or using remote desktop tools to provide issue analysis, diagnosis and resolution. On another rotation, working as Data Analyst to identify trends and solve systemic issues using analytical tools to drive system improvements.
Whichever role you perform, you will:
- Build knowledge of UK Operations area & the customer area(s) you are working with
- Have an important, contributing role in the team
- Have support from your line manager, your mentor and your buddy to help you deliver at your best
- Drive your own development, through formal learning and/or experience
- Have the opportunity to build core skills, such as presenting, influencing, stakeholder engagement & management etc.
- Maintain a strong peer network with your fellow apprentices & our other Early Talent employees
- Have the opportunity to get involved in activities that benefit society and our local areas, such as charity fundraising, helping school leavers decide on their next steps, building exposure of technology to students etc.
- Benefit from working in diverse, global company where we value and embrace the advantage true diversity can bring to a workplace…you may even get the opportunity to visit your colleagues in other countries
Training and Development
AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Level 4 Applications Support Lead through Learntech.
The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full-time salary, with fully funded part-time apprenticeship (on average 1 day/week). This will give you the opportunity to gain a full qualification, with the advantage of gaining relevant work-life skills and the excitement of helping to develop new medicines whilst taking your first steps towards a rewarding career.
We truly value Early Talent– their thoughts, ideas and contributions. So throughout the programme, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to speak up, have a voice and make an impact.
Skills and Capabilities
- We would be looking for the following attributes from our successful applicants:
- A strong desire to learn with a proactive approach to problem solving
- A real passion for technology and operations
- Enthusiastic individuals who are quick thinking and agile
- Able to act independently but also to work and contribute in a team environment
- Good organisational skills in order to work on multiple tasks at once with an excellent attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Entry Requirements
- Will possess 5 GCSEs Grades 9-4 including Maths, English and IT
- To have achieved or predicted to achieve a minimum of 1 A level or equivalent at Grade B in an IT subject
About AstraZeneca
We are a global pharmaceutical company with a major UK presence. Our purpose is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. The best way we can help patients is to be science-led and share this passion with the scientific, healthcare and business communities of the UK.
We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.
As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day.
There are many career paths and programmes available to you, whatever your level of study.
How to apply
To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button below.
Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
