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Placement details

Overview

GSK are a science-led global healthcare company that delivers billions on innovative products to companies each year. GSK is a place where outstanding people do amazing things. They exist to help people do more, feel better, live longer.

 

What is the Engineering Apprenticeship?

On our 3-year programme, you’ll be working towards nationally recognised qualifications - a level 3 apprenticeship including an HNC. If you are offered an apprenticeship; you will have a buddy or a mentor who will help you to prepare for joining GSK and will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship. 

You will be part of our manufacturing team based at Montrose. 

During the apprenticeship you will study the theory of pharmaceutical production, first touch engineering and lean manufacturing as well as safety and risk management. You will complete a series of on-site job rotations, learning how to operate the different equipment that makes our pharmaceutical products.

 

Benefits include:  

• A competitive starting base salary of £14,000 per year, rising to £19,500 after one year 
• Private healthcare  
• A range of benefits including share schemes and tax-free bikes  
• A recognition programme to reward exceptional work by you and your team  
• Training and development (including opportunities to attend annual Apprentice development events)  

 

What Qualifications do I need? 

• Must have/be predicted to achieve a minimum of five Scottish National 5s at grade A-C (or five standard grades at grades 1-3).  
• Must include Maths at a B or above and a Science subject and English at C or above 

 

How do I apply? 

Apply by following the link at the top of the page to the GSK website, where you can find out more about applying and make your application. There is no deadline for this opportunity, but we recommend that you apply as soon as possible to avoid dissapointment.