Mechatronics Apprenticeship

Kindeva Drug Delivery Company; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical contract developer and manufacturer, located in Clitheroe, is seeking an individual for a pivotal opportunity as a Contract Manufacturer. This role involves planned and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems within a pharmaceutical environment. The successful applicant will undertake a 4-year apprenticeship, starting with a year of full-time education. This position offers an attractive compensation package and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday per year

Private Medical Insurance

Company sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

Life assurance

Wellness programmes

Employee recognition program

Free on-site parking

Discount and cashback at many retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs including Maths & English at grade 5 or above.
• Desirable GCSE or equivalent in engineering or technical subject.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on mechanical/electrical control systems.
• Maintain and repair equipment to validated specifications.
• Evaluate breakdowns and communicate in a timely manner.

Job description

Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:59 PM

Kindeva is a global pharmaceutical contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) business, where we combine life enhancing drugs with state‑of‑the‑art inhalers to provide customers and patients a top quality respiratory device experience.

Our role as a Contract Manufacturer is a single, pivotal opportunity to be at the forefront of new manufacturing technologies and processes, bringing lifesaving products to patients worldwide. Due to significant changes in the marketplace, Kindeva is currently undergoing substantial growth and we are looking for talented individuals to join our Clitheroe team.

Role Overview

In this role you will carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on mechanical/electrical control systems, within a pharmaceutical environment, and have the aptitude and desire to undertake a 4‑year apprenticeship.

The successful applicant will spend the first year in full‑time education at the approved training provider, with block placements onsite at Kindeva. Subsequent years will be day release at the training provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow / adhere to Kindeva’s Health and Safety and Environmental Policy
• Work within a Regulatory working environment.
• Maintain Mechanical / PLC Control Systems, HMI Systems and Vision Systems tailored to the pharmaceutical environment.
• Maintain and repair the equipment to validated specification.
• Evaluate breakdowns and stoppages and communicate in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate sound fault‑finding diagnostic ability (Use fault finding tools e.g. Fishbone 5 Whys C&E etc.)
• Identify root cause and provide solutions to issues working with relevant resources to resolve.
• Maintain equipment and assets in a safe, compliant, and reliable order.
• Complete and maintain GMP documentation in line with Current Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Coach and promote “Best Engineering Practices” within work group.

Skills & Experience

• GCSE or equivalent; a minimum of 3 including Maths & English at grade 5 or above is essential.
• GCSE or equivalent in an engineering or technical subject desirable.

Key Capabilities

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.
• To work efficiently with supervision.
• Take a positive approach to own training and development.
• Strong team player.

Training to be Provided

• L2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing (Foundation Competence).
• L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competencies) Mechatronics Maintenance Technician.
• L3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).
• Functional skills in English, Maths and ICT (if not already achieved).

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family.
• Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
• Wellness programmes.
• Employee recognition program.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Additional Information

Location: Up Brooks, Clitheroe

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva Drug Delivery, looking for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide.

Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer