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Placement details

As a Chemical Engineering apprentice, you will develop skills and knowledge in GSK pharmaceutical processes, products and equipment. You will learn how our products are made to be able to confidently support routine production, new product introduction & validation as well as process improvement work. Depending on your preferences, strengths and ambition, this apprenticeship could lead in many career directions including process engineering, technical specialist, EHS and operations management.

You will work across the site combining on-the-job learning with a programme of training and development. Your role will involve:

• Supporting complex manufacturing processes - ensuring quality, safety and accuracy.
• Learning about all aspects of process safety and environmental responsibilities.
• Working as part of a team of technical scientists and manufacturing technicians
• Analysing process data and identifying the root cause of problems
• Owning and delivering improvement and optimisation projects
• Supporting the design, introduction and commissioning of new process equipment and products
• Writing technical reports and validation protocols for pharmaceutical processes and equipment.

Over the 5 years, you’ll be working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering - through a combination of distance learning and college attendance.  

 

Role Location:

Our Chemical Engineering Apprentice will be based at Ulverston.  You will have an exciting opportunity to:

• Work and develop in both our Ulverston and Barnard Castle sites  
• Potentially secure a permanent role in either location. The likely landing role for this apprenticeship is Ulverston.

 

Requirements:

• A minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at grade 5-9 (A*-C) including at least a 5 in Maths, English Language (not Literature) and a Science.
• You must have or be expected to achieve 96 UCAS points (or 240 in the 2017 tariff) from your top three A-levels (or equivalent).
• Your A-Levels must include Chemistry grade C or above.  BTEC in Applied Science is acceptable as long as it meets the UCAS requirement.