Apprentice - Automation/Digital

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Role

  • To maintain consistent and documented compliance with all relevant Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Data Integrity (DI), quality and best practice requirements
  • To plan and prioritise tasks, review and evaluate progress against objectives and investigate alternative scenarios
  • To identify and understand the requirements of internal and external customers and use creative thinking and problem solving to challenge assumptions, innovate, make new proposals and build on existing ideas
  • To analyse scientific data from various sources to improve understanding of the underlying processes
  • To assist other technical staff in the acquisition, visualisation and analysis of scientific data
  • To develop and implement procedures for the standardised acquisition and storage of data from the laboratory
  • To work autonomously to analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific data and present the results of an analysis clearly and concisely in written and oral form, including dissemination of work at internal/external events
  • To assist in the networking and automation of laboratory equipment
  • To assist in the integration of processes and equipment into CPI digital infrastructure, with a focus on data acquisition, control and automation. Additionally to ensure interoperability with systems such as those for inventory management and resource planning
  • To contribute to the development of specific technical projects and have a working knowledge of project management procedures; set up, planning and the execution of data analysis projects and report results within agreed timescales with the support of colleagues
  • To promote and ensure the application of quality standards relevant to the workplace and comply with the internal and external regulatory environment such as procurement, maintaining records, traceability & confidentiality
  • To share professional knowledge with colleagues and be responsible for own continuous professional development
  • To contribute to a culture of continuous performance improvement within the scientific and technical environment in alignment with company strategy and project deliverables

Training

Automation or Digital Technician / Junior Engineer

Focus:

  • Maintaining and optimising automated systems
  • Supporting PLCs, sensors, robotics, SCADA, or MES systems
  • Basic coding or scripting (e.g. ladder logic, Python, SQL)
  • Monitoring data, dashboards, and system performance
  • Fault finding and continuous improvement support

Automation Engineer / Digital Engineer

Focus:

  • Designing, programming, and commissioning automation solutions
  • Developing digital tools, dashboards, or data pipelines
  • Integrating hardware and software systems
  • Applying cybersecurity and data integrity principles
  • Leading small projects or system upgrades

Senior Automation Engineer / Digital Specialist

Focus:

  • Owning complex or business‐critical systems
  • Leading automation or digital projects
  • Setting technical standards and best practices
  • Mentoring apprentices and junior engineers
  • Driving efficiency, quality, and uptime improvements
Apprenticeship Standard
Data scientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
Training Provider
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
Working Week
Monday- Friday 08:30am- 5:00pm and Friday 08:30am- 4:30pm
Expected Duration
3 Years
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Thursday, 7th May 2026
Start Date
Thursday, 17th September 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About the Employer

CPI
At CPI we work with our partners to translate inventions into products and processes that enhance health and well-being, protect and improve our environment and increase productivity across industries. With a deep understanding of innovation processes and funding, outstanding technical expertise and industry relevant assets, we enable products and processes to be quickly and cost-effectively brought to market.

Job Details

Company
CPI
Location
1 Union Square, Darlington, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£25,947.47 a year
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