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We are offering an exciting opportunity to join MeiraGTx Ltd as a Facilities & Maintenance Engineering Apprentice within our Engineering team. This is a structured “earn while you learn” programme combining hands-on experience maintaining critical equipment and facilities with a fully funded engineering qualification.  You will support the reliability and performance of site infrastructure—including utilities, building services, and manufacturing equipment—while developing the technical and professional skills required for a long-term engineering career.  This is a Engineering Maintenance Technician (Level 3) apprenticeship with the course materials being taught at Newham College. What You’ll Be Doing  Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and calibration activities. Assisting  with maintenance and fault  troubleshooting/ response to ensure equipment and utilities  remain  operational. Using a  Computerised  Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage tasks. Maintaining critical spare parts and engineering inventory. Supporting contractors on-site, including safety and  permit  compliance. Contributing to engineering projects. Working to  high standards  of safety, quality, and compliance. What You’ll Learn  Maintenance and  optimisation  of utilities, facilities, and equipment. Core engineering principles in maintenance, calibration, and asset management. Working within GMP and regulated environments. Exposure to quality systems such as deviations, CAPA, and change control. Continuous improvement within an engineering function. What We Offer Salary & Progression   Attractive starting salary. Structured annual pay increases. Clear progression into permanent roles upon completion. Development  Fully funded apprenticeship (no tuition fees). Dedicated study time during working hours. Mentoring and structured career development. Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Pension scheme. Healthcare and wellbeing support. Travel support ( e.g.  season ticket loan). Employee benefits and discount platform. About You  Passion for engineering, problem-solving, and learning. Strong academic performance (or predicted results), ideally in STEM subjects. Motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented. Able to follow procedures and work safely in a regulated environment. Interested in working towards an engineering qualification ( e.g.  HNC, HND, BEng). Enjoys working as part of a team. Essential Requirements Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English, and a Science subject. 96 UCAS points including A-levels (or equivalent) in a STEM-related subject. (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or Physics), or completion of a relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., BTEC in Engineering or Applied Science). Eligible to undertake the Science Industry Process Plant Engineer (SIPPE) Level 6 Apprenticeship. Interest in engineering, manufacturing, and process improvement. Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills. High attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures accurately. Basic IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office. Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across functions. Proactive, motivated, and committed to continuous learning and development. This programme provides a direct pathway into an engineering career within the biotechnology sector—offering hands-on experience, a recognised qualification, and structured career progression from day one.  Start your engineering career with a programme designed to help you build practical skills, gain industry experience, and grow within a leading biotech organisation.