Apprentice - Maintenance

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your role:

Are you looking to kickstart your career in engineering with a global leader in animal health? Our Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship at the Speke site offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

As part of our "One Team" culture, you will be mentored by industry experts, learning how to keep our life-saving production lines running safely and efficiently.

Your Responsibilities:

During your apprenticeship, you will develop a broad range of skills, including:

• Preventative Maintenance: Learning to perform routine checks and servicing on complex pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Assisting senior engineers in diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Safety First: Adhering to strict Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and Quality compliance (GMP) at all times.
• Continuous Improvement: Contributing to projects that improve site reliability and operational excellence.
• Documentation: Learning to use our internal systems (like SAP) to log maintenance activities and track spare parts.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including Maths, English, and a Science or Technical subject.
• Passion: A genuine interest in how things work and a desire to build a career in engineering.
• Mindset: A proactive, "can-do" attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Teamwork: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Reliability: Punctual, dependable, and committed to completing both on-the-job training and academic studies.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!  

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