Facilities & Maintenance Engineering Apprentice (September 2026 Intake)

Your mission 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.

Job Description 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.

Why us? 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.