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CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.
Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.
From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.
Why this role is important for CPI’s work
CPI has an exciting opportunity for two Maintenance Technician Apprentices to join the established and growing Operational Engineering team within the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre based in Paisley, near Glasgow Airport.
The Operational Engineering team deliver a broad range of engineering skills to assist with the delivery of commercial and collaborative R&D projects in the areas of pharmaceutical innovation.
You will be part of a team providing technical expertise, capability and input contributing to the delivery of projects in the broad area of pharmaceutical innovation.
You will work closely with the project teams to deliver new public and privately funded projects. You will have the opportunity to work at the interface of academia and industry, with a large number of projects, partners, technologies and market sectors. This variety will give you the opportunity to work on fundamental science/R&D as well as product development and commercialisation. You will gain hands on experience maintaining state of the art pharmaceutical equipment, cleanrooms and facility.
The Role
This is a transformative role with your focus revolving around the challenges set by the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC), propelling the delivery for ground-breaking GMP innovation projects. As an Engineering Apprentice you will be providing support to CPI assets whilst working under supervision on a range of activities to meet objectives and contribute to project work.
Key tasks as an Engineering Apprentice will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details
- To carry out routine maintenance tasks in line with agreed schedule, recording all results in the appropriate system and reporting back on any anomalies.
- To take on responsibility for carrying out maintenance activities, modifications and calibrations to existing facilities and will be expected to work to maintenance schedules based on plant demands and equipment specifications.
- Maintain maintenance records through CMMS (computerised maintenance management system).
- To develop routines for existing and new equipment and plant subject to the requirement of the team(s).
- To respond in a timely fashion to breakdown conditions and work in such a way as to minimise downtime.
- To support the Project Engineer and others in the Operational Engineering Team and Operations teams as required achieving high levels of availability and plant integrity.
- To provide maintenance cover throughout the working day and at times, during out of hours working (extended days and weekends).
The person we are seeking
To be considered for the role it is essential that the candidate possess a minimum of 5 National 5’s or 5 GCSEs grade A‑C (9 – 4), including English Language, Mathematics and a Scientific subject and have working Knowledge of basic IT packages.
It would be great if you also had or be predicted to achieve 3 Highers or A Levels (or equivalent e.g., BTEC National Certificate), one of which must be in a scientific subject.
What does CPI offer you?
At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:
- Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
- Flexible working
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Free parking
Find out more about our culture and benefits.
Additional information
CPI is an organisation based in the UK. Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK, sponsorship may be available.
