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Apprentice Inspection & Packing Technicians

Employer
Welsh Government
Location
Wockhardt UK Ash Road North Wrexham Industrial Estate Wrexham LL13 9UF
Salary
£10,617 - £12,924 per annum in Year 1 depending on age. Rising to £12,826 - £17,421 after Year 1.
Closing date
3 Oct 2021

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Engineering & Aerospace
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Intermediate
Start Date
Ongoing
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

About the apprenticeship

Duties

You will be fully trained and supported in all your duties. Below is a summary of what you will be doing:

Working in our Inspection and Packing facilities, ensuring that microbial contamination is kept to a minimum to allow the aseptic filling of sterile products.

Carrying out product inspection and packing activities, ensuring adherence to established procedures in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Health & Safety.

Completing all documentation correctly, following “Right First Time” approach and preparing and operating equipment to inspect and package manufactured sterile products, adhering to GMP at all times.

Carrying out specific cleaning routines within the area to maintain cleanliness and attending team meetings, completing training and reading documentation in order to keep up to date with GMP and Industry Standards.

Ensuring that training activities are recorded in the appropriate system and that no duties are carried out without being appropriately trained.

Working in and supporting other Manufacturing areas as per business needs.

Additional information

Wockhardt UK is one of the largest generic pharmaceutical companies in the UK employing over 500 employees at the Wrexham site, home to our MHRA-approved sterile injectable manufacturing facility.

We are very excited to launch our 2021 apprenticeship programmes, which offers the chance to join our established team, get real life job experience, gain a qualification and kick-start a career in manufacturing.

Oh, and you'll also get paid too!

You will be fully supported via your Apprentice Support Bubble consisting of your supervisor, your buddy, the Head of Learning & Development, the Manufacturing Training Lead and your workplace assessor.

We have a very friendly team here at Wockhardt and we can't wait to welcome new apprentices into our business.

SHIFT PATTERN: 6am-2pm and 1.45pm-9.45pm Monday to Friday on alternate weeks.

BREAKS: 30 minutes for lunch / dinner, plus 10 minute break.

HOLIDAYS: 25 days per annum, plus Bank Holidays.

Requirements

Skills

Minimum age of 18 as of 6th September 2021, due to shift systems and location

Fluent in English, both verbal and written

Dextrous with good hand-eye co-ordination

PC-literate and able to easily navigate Windows-based systems

Flexible and able to understand quality procedures

Willingness to learn

Enthusiastic and passionate

Hard-working and committed

Great time-keeping and attendance record

Good standard of hygiene

Presentable

Willing to wear appropriate work-wear in clean room, eg gown, mask etc

Able to communicate effectively

Able to work independently as well as being a great team player

High degree of alertness

High attention to detail

Willing to work a shift system

We have a good track record for taking on apprentices after they have completed their programme. There are lots of career paths available so we will always endeavour to reward those that perform with permanent positions for roles that are available at the time.

Qualifications

Good educational standard of numeracy and literacy (minimum D in Maths and English)

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No

Course details

Qualification:
Improving Operational Performance - Manufacturing Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2.

About the employer

Wockhardt UK Ash Road North
Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 9UF

Disability confident

No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

Small group assessment centre and interview during mid - late August.

Company

Why an apprenticeship?

As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer.  A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.

At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.

What apprenticeships are available?

We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board:  Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.

If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link.  Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts.  You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply you:

  • will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
  • will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
  • will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.

ALS eligibility

Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:

  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject

What are the benefits?  

How much will I be paid?

You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500. 

You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

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