Astoriom
Apprentice Service Engineer – Stability Chambers (Pharmaceutical Sector)
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Apprentice Service Engineer – Stability Chambers (Pharmaceutical Sector)
Location: North West England (Field-Based)
Job Type: Full-Time Apprenticeship
Salary: Competitive Apprentice Salary + Training & Development Opportunities
Driving Licence: Essential
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Service Engineer to join our growing field service team, supporting customers across the pharmaceutical, healthcare and laboratory sectors.
This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in engineering, working on industry-leading stability chambers and environmental test equipment used in pharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing.
You will gain hands-on experience servicing, maintaining and troubleshooting specialist temperature and humidity-controlled equipment while working alongside experienced engineers.
As part of your development, you will have the opportunity to undertake and achieve either a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning NVQ or an Electrical Engineering NVQ, fully supported throughout your employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the service, maintenance and repair of pharmaceutical stability chambers and environmental equipment.
- Support engineers with fault diagnosis and troubleshooting of electrical and refrigeration systems.
- Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
- Learn calibration and validation principles used within regulated pharmaceutical environments.
- Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.
- Maintain high standards of customer service and professionalism while on customer sites.
- Follow all health, safety and quality procedures.
- Travel across the North West and occasionally further afield as required.
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What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong interest in engineering, technology and problem-solving.
- Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science.
Desirable
- Engineering-related qualifications or college studies.
- Previous practical experience through education, hobbies or work experience.
- Basic understanding of electrical or refrigeration systems.
What We Offer
- Structured apprenticeship and on-the-job training.
- Opportunity to complete a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning NVQ or Electrical Engineering NVQ.
- Mentoring and support from experienced field service engineers.
- Exposure to cutting-edge equipment used within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing and specialist engineering business.
- Company tools, equipment and training provided.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term engineering career in a specialist and highly regulated industry.
You will gain valuable skills, recognised qualifications and hands-on experience supporting critical equipment used by leading pharmaceutical organisations across the UK.
Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in engineering.
About Astoriom
Astoriom is a globally recognized leader in outsourced stability storage and biorepository solutions, with decades of experience in the life sciences sector. The company supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other life science organizations worldwide with comprehensive stability storage and validation services. Astoriom operates extensive, state-of-the-art facilities with large-capacity storage at a broad range of ICH conditions. On-site service and validation engineers ensure reliable operation of critical storage systems, while core services such as stability storage, biorepository, accelerated ageing testing, disaster recovery, and thermal cycling maintain product integrity.
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