Technical Services Engineer Apprentice (September 2026 Intake)

Your mission We are offering an exciting opportunity to join MeiraGTx Ltd as a Technical Services Engineer Apprentice within our Technical Services team. This is a structured "earn while you learn" programme combining hands‑on experience supporting validation and process engineering activities with a fully funded degree‑level apprenticeship. Working within the Validation team, you will support GMP manufacturing operations by assisting with equipment, system, and process validation activities that ensure products are manufactured safely, consistently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. This role provides broad exposure to engineering, manufacturing, quality, and validation functions while developing the technical and professional skills required for a long‑term career in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. This is a Science Industry Process Plant Engineer (SIPPE) Level 6 Apprenticeship, combining workplace learning with academic study.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting qualification and validation activities for equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Assisting in the preparation, review, and execution of validation documentation.
• Supporting deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change control activities.
• Assisting with requalification and periodic review activities to maintain the validated state.
• Supporting Computer System Validation (CSV) and GAMP‑related activities where required.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) requirements.

What You’ll Learn

• Equipment, system, and process validation within a regulated GMP environment.
• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing processes.
• Regulatory requirements including GMP, Data Integrity, and ICH guidelines.
• Quality systems including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments.

What We Offer

• Development
• Fully funded apprenticeship (no tuition fees).
• Dedicated study time during working hours.
• Mentoring and structured career development.
• Exposure to industry‑leading validation and manufacturing practices.
• Benefits
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Travel support (e.g., season ticket loan).
• Employee benefits and discount platform.

About You

We are looking for motivated individuals with a passion for engineering, science, and problem‑solving who are eager to develop a career within a highly regulated biotechnology manufacturing environment.

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.

Why us?

This programme provides a direct pathway into a technical engineering career within the biotechnology sector. You’ll gain practical experience supporting critical manufacturing and validation activities while studying towards a recognised degree‑level qualification. From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, develop valuable technical skills, and contribute to the delivery of life‑changing therapies in a highly innovative and collaborative environment.