Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprentice at AstraZeneca

Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

24570.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Good Communication, Team Working Skills, High Organisation Skills, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving, High Numeracy Skills, High Literacy Skills, Computer Literacy, Self-Motivated

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Macclesfield, UK Starting base salary of £24,570+ 11% benefits fund + bonus At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds. A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore. Make the start of your journey a lifechanging one As part of our Early Talent Programme, you’ll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one. Being part of our journey and helping us to provide life changing medicine to patients all over the world and transform lives for the better. Making important contributions and embracing our values to deliver on our purpose. Because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference. Macclesfield The Macclesfield Campus is an essential part of AstraZeneca’s UK Operation and the 2nd largest operational site within the company’s global network. It is approx. 100 acres with around 4500 people working on site. The site is unique in the AstraZeneca network having Operations, R&D, G&A, IT and others on its site. About the Apprenticeship Programme The apprenticeship programme will be manufacturing based learning with practical on the job training within the Zoladex/Copolymer manufacturing departments. There will be opportunities to rotate between plants and different products working alongside industry professionals to gain a broad experience of each department including time spent shadowing the Health & Safety advisers. Carrying out duties such as: Delivering the required production demand for a number of pharmaceutical products. Operation of manufacturing equipment, including start up and shutdown procedures, in process checks. Performing critical quality checks in line with current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) Use of Lean manufacturing tools There are two key Manufacturing areas of Macclesfield Site, the Global Packaging centre of excellence and the Sterile Parenteral Manufacturing Area. These are both highly regulated working environments where we produce & pack medicines for patients. Due to the nature of the regulated working environment, you will be trained in how to dress and operate effectively & efficiently. You'll work either a Monday to Friday day pattern or a shift pattern as follows: 6am to 1.40pm Monday to Thursday and 6am to 12 noon on Friday 1.30pm to 9.10pm Monday to Thursday and 12 noon to 6pm on Friday Whilst routinely our Apprentices are not required to support working weekends some aspect of this may be planned in as part of the apprenticeship to support the apprentices learning and experience if placed in an area that works that pattern. Shift working receives additional payments dependent on the type of shift pattern worked. Training and Development AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Level 4 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician qualification through Cogent. The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full-time salary, with fully funded part-time learning (on average 1 day/week). This will give you the opportunity to gain a Level 4 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician qualification, just as you would if you went to college full-time, with the advantage of gaining relevant work-life skills and the excitement of helping to develop new medicines whilst taking your first steps towards a rewarding career. We truly value Early Talent– their thoughts, ideas and contributions. Throughout the programme, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to speak up, have a voice and make an impact. Skills and Capabilities We would be looking for the following attributes from our successful applicants: Good communication & team working skills High organisation skills and confidence to work independently Logical thinking to be able to apply processes Ability to apply a rational approach to problem solving; making judgements based on sound reasoning, approaching problems in a logical manner High numeracy and literacy skills including computer literacy Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative Entry Requirements 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9 to 4 including English and Maths. To have achieved or predicted to achieve a minimum of 1 A levels at Grade C (32 UCAS points) or equivalent at Grade C. Benefits, open and close dates To apply for this position, please click the apply link. This is a 3-year fixed term contract opportunity based at Macclesfield with a starting base salary of £24,570 + 11% benefits fund + bonus. At AstraZeneca, we aim to set you up for success and we recognise the challenges that starting a new job can bring. We therefore offer a relocation package to help with the costs and process of moving for candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location for this Apprenticeship. Opening date of advert: 12th January 2026 Closing date of advert: 15th February 2026 Successful candidates will be asked to attend a virtual Assessment Day during week commencing Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application. Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 7th September 2026 Equal Opps AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements. These positions are not open to those already educated to Bachelors degree level or above – for which we have specific Graduate Programmes, see our website for more details https://careers.astrazeneca.com/students #EarlyTalent Date Posted 12-Jan-2026 Closing Date 14-Feb-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

The apprentice will be involved in delivering production demand for pharmaceutical products and operating manufacturing equipment. They will also perform critical quality checks and use Lean manufacturing tools.