Apprenticeship in Mechanical Automation and Maintenance fitting (MAMF) – Pfizer Newbridge Closing date for applications is 17th March 2026.

Why Patients Need You:

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what’s possible and taking action.

What You Will Achieve Position Summary:

The Mechanical Apprenticeship is a system of employment focused training and education which enables a person to obtain the Skills, Knowledge and Competence required to perform effectively as a craft person within industry. The apprenticeship program consists of an On-the-Job and Off-the-Job Training program. This training is carried out using 7 phases alternating between On-the-Job and Off-the-Job Training and Education.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary function of the Apprentice is to engage in the Apprentice Mechanical program to Learn and develop new practical craft-related skills, knowledge, and competence by:

• Complying with Health and Safety requirements
•  Working and learning from experienced craft persons
•  Working with electricity electronics, Pneumatics, and Scada/ mechanical systems
•  Understanding and using physics
•  Using mathematics to solve technical or scientific problems
•  Being responsible for controlling or adjusting equipment
•  Working on machines/processes
•  Understanding technical drawings and diagrams
•  Accuracy and attention to detail
•  Being accurate with numbers in counting, measuring and arithmetic
•  Working with a variety of specialised hand tools, power tools, measure and test equipment
•  Keeping accurate records of all calibrations or reports
•  Being well organised and careful with practical tasks
•  Taking responsibility for their own learning, including the allocation of study time
•  Passing all their phase exams (theory, practical skills demonstrations.)

Apprenticeship Training Programme Phase 1: Minimum 12 weeks With Employer
 Induction Training

 Introduction to Health & Safety Training

 Introduction to Tools & Equipment

Introduction to Basic Skills:

Phase 2: Delivered in Training Centre (27 weeks) Course Content:
Induction

Course Content:

Introduction and general workshop skills

Turning

Milling

Thermal Processes

Plant & Machine Maintenance:

Fluid Power Systems:

Introduction to CNC (Computer Numerical Control)

Introduction to Abrasive Wheels:

Phase 3: Minimum 26 weeks With Employer

Work Based Training and Assessments:

Phase 4: Delivered in Educational College (21 weeks)Course Content:
Course Content:

Bench Fitting

Turning

Milling

Thermal Processes

Plant, Machine Maintenance & Electrical

Automation & Control:

CNC Programming

Phase 5: Minimum 26 weeks With Employer

Work Based Training and Assessments:

Phase 6: Delivered in Educational College (11 weeks) Course Content:
Course Content:

Manufacturing Processes

Integrated Automation and Control:

CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing)

IT (Information Technology)

Plant and Machine Diagnostics:

Thermal Processes

Phase 7: Minimum 12 weeks With Employer

Work Based Training and Assessments:

The work-based training and assessments are carried out by the apprentice and signed off by their assessor (who is a fully qualified craftsperson) when all tasks are complete.

The overall duration of this apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years provided all phases are successfully completed. On successful completion of the programme the learner is awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical Instrumentation.

• Qualifications Must-Have

• Minimum of Leaving Certificate Qualification or Leaving Certificate Results Pending for year of application.

• Nice-to-Have

• Safe Pass

Additional Information:

To be considered for this position you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland. Please note there is no relocation support available for this position

How to apply
Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.  We are looking forward to hearing from you!

• Additional Information

• In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.

• Please note there is no relocation support available for this position

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• How to apply
• Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below.  We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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Purpose

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.

Digital Transformation Strategy:

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

Disability Inclusion

Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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