Thermo Fisher Scientific
Equipment Maintenance Apprentice - 3-Year Apprenticeship Programme - Start in September or October 2026
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Equipment Maintenance Apprentice (Level 3 Mechatronics Apprenticeship) – Thermo Fisher Scientific, Birmingham
Work Schedule
- Standard: Monday to Friday
- Working Hours: 08:00 – 16:30 (40 hours per week, excluding breaks)
Environmental Conditions
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required, including:
- Safety glasses
- Gowning
- Gloves
- Lab coat
- Ear plugs (etc.)
Apprenticeship Overview
- Duration: 3 years
- Training Provider & Location: In-Comm Training, †Aldridge Training Academy
- Workplace Location: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Birmingham
- Engineering Cohort Start Dates: September 2026 and October 2026
This is a full-time Level 3 Mechatronics Apprenticeship designed to provide hands-on experience alongside structured engineering training.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll contribute to meaningful work on a global scale—enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The company addresses critical challenges such as environmental protection, food safety, and disease cure discovery.
Within the Protein Diagnostics (PDX) Division, you’ll support the maintenance of high specialised laboratory and manufacturing equipment used for diagnostic assays and instruments—key to diagnosing diseases like blood cancers and immune disorders.
Role Overview
Thermo Fisher is recruiting for two Equipment Maintenance Apprentices to join their Protein Diagnostics (PDX) Division in Birmingham. This three-year apprentice program develops engineering skills by combining work experience with structured training, enabling you to:
- Work across laboratory, manufacturing, and automated systems
- Develop technical skills with tailored mentorship and career planning
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What You Will Learn
During the apprenticeship, you’ll gain expertise in:
- Mechanical and electrical engineering principles
- Mechatronics and automated systems fault diagnosis
- Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
- Equipment calibration and setup procedures
- Maintenance of lab/manufacturing equipment
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), EHS, and compliance standards
- Continuous improvement techniques
- Process and automation technologies
Apprenticeship Structure
Phase 1: Full-Time Training (First 10 Months)
- Location: In-Comm Training Academy, Aldridge
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Focus areas:
- Core engineering knowledge (mechanical/electrical)
- Maintenance techniques and fault diagnosis
- Health and safety practices
- Workshop skills
- Mechatronics and automation systems
Phase 2: Workplace Integration (Remaining 2 Years)
- Working within Thermo Fisher’s engineering team
- Dedicated apprentice training (Wednesday sessions: morning or afternoon)
- Continued skill development across technical and workplace competency
** outcome:** Nationally recognised Level 3 Mechatronics qualification
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What You Will Do
As an Equipment Maintenance Apprentice, you will:
- Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on laboratory equipment (e.g., analytical systems, assay machines) and manufacturing machinery.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and automated system faults.
- Assist with equipment setup, calibration, and shutdown processes to meet daily production targets.
- Ensure compliance with GMP standards, EHS policies, and SOP guidelines.
- Maintain precise records of all maintenance activities.
- Support engineers with department upgrades, process enhancements, and maintenance-related improvements.
- Contribute to achieving quality, delivery, and cost targets while reducing downtime and improving system reliability.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- GCSE grades 4/C or above in Maths, English, and Science (equivalent qualifications accepted).
- Strong interest in engineering and technology.
- Ability to comply with apprenticeship eligibility requirements.
- Willingness to travel between training academy and workplace locations.
- Commitment to pursuing a long-term engineering career.
Desirable:
- Hands-on hobby or school activities related to engineering/technical fields.
- Interest in mechanical, electrical, automation, or manufacturing technologies.
- Any prior practical engineering or technical experience.
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