Level 6 Packaging Professional Apprentice

Macclesfield, UK

£21,500 starting base salary + 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.

Our Degree Level Apprenticeship Programme in Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) offers a unique opportunity for a four-year, real alternative to full-time university, with the opportunity to study for a BSc Degree in Packaging Technology. PT&D turns innovative drug candidates into medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines; from supplies used in clinical trials, to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture. 

As an AstraZeneca Apprentice in PT&D you will have a unique opportunity to learn within a multi-national company gaining useable skills whilst working closely alongside industry experts and professionals. The workplace experience acquired during your apprenticeship will ensure you develop the skills to provide good prospects for future scientific positions in AstraZeneca and the pharmaceutical industry in general. 

In addition to gaining valuable working experience you will have the opportunity to study towards professional qualifications dependant on your chosen department whilst earning a competitive salary.  You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by mentors and managers committed to developing your full potential within AstraZeneca. 

Training and Development

AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your degree apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam University. 

The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full-time salary, with fully funded part-time university learning (on average 1 day/week). This will give you the opportunity to gain a Level 6 qualification, just as you would if you went to university 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. So 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:

Passion for science, sustainability or design Good communication skills Good team working skills High organisation skills and confidence to work independently Logical thinking to be able to apply processes The ability to apply a rational approach to problem solving; making judgments based on sound reasoning, approaching problems in a logical manner Concerns for standards High numeracy and literacy skills Computer literacy The ability to learn Self-motivation Initiative 

Entry Requirements {Fixed paragraph}

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9 to 4 including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

To have achieved or predicted to achieve a minimum of 3 A levels at BBC (122 UCAS points) or equivalent

Benefits, open and close dates

To apply for this position, please click the apply link.

This is a 4 year fixed term contract opportunity based at Macclesfield with a starting base salary of £21,500 + 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: 13th January 2025

Closing date of advert: 17th February 2025

Successful candidates will be asked to attend a virtual Assessment day during week commencing 17th March 2025

Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.

Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 1st September 2025.

The University course begins in January 2026 and so the first four months of the apprenticeship will provide a great opportunity for the successful candidate to spend time with the team, learning about the department and wider business and preparing for the start of their course.

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

Date Posted

13-Jan-2025

Closing Date

16-Feb-2025

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.