Job Description

Requisition ID: 70758
Date: Aug 5, 2025
Location:
St Austell, Cornwall, GB
Department: Engineering
Description:



At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?





There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.





We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

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Job Summary

To undertake a structured training programme both at the St Austell site and at a local training facility in the form of an apprenticeship to enable the successful candidate to:
Learn the skills and knowledge required to safely maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, that is used to produce elastomer products for pharmaceutical packaging systems. Support Production, Engineering, and other departments in meeting all quality, delivery and cost objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Be aware and follow all relevant Procedures and Instructions as per company policy that applies to the position covered by this job description. Carry out both electrical & mechanical fault diagnosis, investigation and problem solving in the event of breakdowns for all site machinery. Maintaining equipment and services by carrying out planned maintenance and improvements. Undertake projects as directed by the Engineering Management. Manage, track and record all work on the maintenance management system (MMS). Undertake training and carry-out continuous improvement using lean sigma tools.

Education

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Required: Minimum Grade 4 GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English, GCSE Science - or equivalent. Desirable: Currently undergoing Engineering based training.

Work Experience

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No minimum experience required Experience operating drill press, band saws, hand tools and grinding/abrasive tools with a mechanical / electrical background is an advantage

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Ability to read mechanical diagrams and schematics.

Travel Requirements

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5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

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Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects.



West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.