Engineering Apprentice

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The Position

The Opportunity

This four year apprenticeship combines college-based learning with on-the-job training. You will attend college, learning the fundamentals of engineering whilst working with our engineering experts in Hospitals,  focusing on the necessary skills to prepare you for the role. These activities will be coordinated by a designed apprentice mentor.

You will learn many skills, such as diagnosing faults with the equipment and implementing solutions. Alongside this you  will develop all the capabilities required to deliver best in class service. You will get the opportunity to visit our head office and state-of-the-art training facilities in West Sussex, UK to undertake Technical training under the guidance of our Certified Trainers. Following a successful apprenticeship you will have gained a recognised engineering qualification and the opportunity to apply for a permanent position within our expert engineering team, where a suitable role is available.

The role holder will develop Academic and Vocational training in Electrical Instrumentation/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering. Working with the Technical Services teams to provide on site support to a wide range of Roche Diagnostics products, to deliver world class professional service. This will include (but not be limited to), installations, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, modifications & de-installations.

Who you are

To apply, you will need:

• At least five Leaving Certificate D grades including Maths and English

•  A full driving licence (evidence of ongoing learning is acceptable)

• Candidates who already hold an engineering qualification or degree will not be eligible for this role.

• A passed Colour Vision Eye Test

• This position is open to candidates based in Leinster and the surrounding regions.

Also the ideal candidates have excellent practical skills, a strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a team with good problem solving and communication skills. It’s also important to us that you have a passion about developing a career in engineering with an interest in science and desire to learn new skills. 

Location and Recruitment Process

This is a field-based role within the Republic of Ireland, in which you will combine on the job training around your college phases with occasional travel as needed to support business requirements.

Disclosure notes:

This programme offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary with annual review, annual bonus, access to the Roche Total Benefit Fund, pension scheme, and a company car.

 Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold valid authorisation to work in Ireland and the UK. 

Application submission by candidates:

Deadline Tuesday 31st March 2026

Phase I: CV and Cover Letter Review (Your cover letter should not exceed one page.)

As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand your motivation in applying for this position.

• Why Roche : What is your key motivation for applying for this role?

• Why you: What personal qualities, skills and experience will you bring in relation to what the role will require?

Phase II.: Video interview: Following your application, you will be informed if you are successful and moved to the next stage of the process which will involve a virtual interview to support your application.

Phase III.: This final stage is an in-person interview with a panel of technical and people leaders, where we look forward to meeting you and learning more about you.

The programme is expected to commence on 10 August 2026; however, we reserve the right to make minor changes to this date.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.