Lifescan Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2025
Company Overview:
LifeScan is a global leader in blood glucose monitoring and digital health technology and has a vision to create a world without limits for people with diabetes and related conditions. More than 20 million people and their caregivers around the world count on LifeScan’s OneTouch products to manage their diabetes.The team has an unwavering commitment to quality in the development of agile products and digital platforms defined by simplicity, accuracy, and trust to enable knowledge, wellness, and health of individuals. At LifeScan we believe our talented and passionate team is what makes us special.
Position Summary:
Lifescan Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2025- Four-year rotational programme based in Inverness, Scotland, while studying for a minimum of an HNC in Engineering Systems, and an SVQ level 3 in Multi Skilled Engineering
- Starting first-year salary of £18,000, rising to £24,000, £24,100, and £25,000 in subsequent years
- Excellent benefits package including; subsidised gym membership, a cycle-to-work scheme, private health care, and a matched contributions pension scheme
- Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and lower-limb amputation
- The number of adults living with diabetes globally has risen from just over 100 million in 1980, to over 800 million today
- For people living with diabetes, access to affordable treatment and monitoring is critical to their survival
- Lifescan is a socially responsible company and is one of the world’s largest producers in the diabetes therapeutic area
- Ultimately, our products change lives for the better and help create a world without limits for people with diabetes
- Inverness is a vibrant city with a thriving social scene, and access to some of the most stunning scenery in the world
- To date, 100% of our apprentices have been offered permanent roles with LifeScan on completion of the Engineering Apprenticeship programme
- Being a medical business, our commitment to quality is unwavering, and we believe we are a great business to have listed on your CV
- You’ll attain a minimum of an HNC in Engineering Systems, and an SVQ3 in Multi Skilled Engineering, using on-the-job experience and earning while you learn
The apprenticeship programme
Equipment Maintenance Engineering
Our Award-Winning Engineering apprenticeship programme is a 4-year Modern Apprenticeship. It was introduced by the company in 2007.
As an engineering apprentice you’ll work on a variety of state-of-the-art machinery, including robotics, vision systems, advanced PLC automation and control systems, as well as the more traditional Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Electrical disciplines.
To give you a flavour of what it’s like to be on our Apprenticeship Programme, hear from one of our Engineering apprentices:
“I’m currently in the final year of my Engineering Apprenticeship. It has been a fantastic experience through the programme so far. It’s providing me with the knowledge and skills to start my career in engineering. On the apprenticeship programme, I can study the theory as well as gain experience with the equipment and machines we have on site.This is a great way to develop as I can apply the theory and knowledge learned in the classroom to practical situations in Lifescan. The whole engineering team are always keen to help the apprentices and share knowledge. I would highly recommend the Lifescan apprenticeship to anyone that would like a great start to an engineering career.”
What you’ll gain from our programme
As well as on the job training and personal development, this 4-year apprentice-training programme will result in the attainment of the following qualifications:
- A minimum of an HNC in Engineering Systems, and an SVQ level 3 in Multi Skilled Engineering.
The opportunity to get further academic qualifications up to Degree Level is available to individuals on completion of the modern apprenticeship.
What we’re offering for 2025
We are looking for 4 Engineering Apprentices for our 2025 programme.
You’ll obtain your qualifications through UHI Inverness, which is based at Inverness Campus. The successful candidates will be enrolled and start college at the end of August 2025.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
What qualifications we need
We’re looking for applications from candidates who have either attained, or are working to attain the following:
Higher Maths/English, plus another STEM related subject, e.g. Physics, or an equivalent Engineering qualification.
You’ll also be eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis.
What skills we’re looking for- Good communication and team working skills
- A basic understanding of Engineering principles
- The willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- A desire to make a difference and continuously improve within a state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility
Key Experience Requirements:
More information regarding the programme
Great news – we’re holding an Open Evening at our site in Inverness on Tuesday 4 March. Interested? Then sign up to the session using the link below:
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How to apply
We’d like you to upload your CV and a covering letter to our recruitment portal; please visit our website: www.lifescan.com and head to the careers page.
Next steps and key dates
The closing date for applications is Sunday 16 March 2025.
If we feel you’re a good match for the programme, we’ll be in touch shortly after the closing date and invite you along to one of our Assessment Centres at our site in Inverness. These will take place week commencing, Monday 14 April 2025
Posted Salary Range: GBP £18,000.00 - GBP £25,000.00 /Yr.