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Apprentice Engineering Technician
Join our Science and Operations Team as an Apprentice Engineering Technician and develop practical engineering skills in a cutting-edge laboratory. You'll maintain, repair and improve specialist equipment while working alongside experienced scientists, with excellent training and long-term career progression. Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Carry out routine maintenance, servicing and repair of specialist laboratory equipment and Supercritical Fluid (SCF) systems.
- Assist with fault-finding, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instruments.
- Support the design, development and testing of new engineering components and equipment improvements.
- Set up, operate and monitor laboratory experiments under the guidance of experienced scientists.
- Use workshop tools and engineering techniques to manufacture, modify and assemble components.
- Keep accurate maintenance records, equipment logs and technical documentation.
- Work closely with the Science and Operations Team on engineering and process improvement projects.
- Follow laboratory health and safety procedures and maintain a safe, organised working environment.
- Learn from experienced engineers and scientists while developing practical engineering and technical skills.
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Requirements
- GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- A good level of written English and communication skills.
- Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Excitement for engineering design, equipment maintenance, and laboratory technology.
- A can-do attitude and isn’t afraid of getting stuck in.
- Eagerness to learn and likes a challenge.
- Passion and proactivity about learning.
- Excellent responsibility toward workplace safety and standard operating procedures.
- Evidence of previous hands-on hobbies, school/college engineering projects, or custom prototyping (desired).
- A basic understanding of or keen interest in pharmaceutical technology and chemical processes (desired).
- Any relevant mechanical, electrical, or laboratory work experience (desired).
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Benefits
- Annual pay reviews
- Company share options after one year
- Structured mentoring
- Ongoing training
- Excellent career progression
- The chance to work with innovative engineering and pharmaceutical technology.
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
Application Process
- Closes in 13 days (Thursday 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
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About CRYSTEC LTD
CRYSTEC LTD is an innovative science and engineering company based in Bradford, specialising in advanced supercritical fluid technology for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. We combine cutting-edge research with practical engineering to develop innovative processes and equipment. Our collaborative team offers a supportive environment where apprentices can gain hands-on experience, work alongside industry experts and build rewarding long-term careers.
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TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED Wendy Towler wendy.towler@crystecpharma.com Reference code: VAC2000040380.
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