Automation Engineering GSK Graduate Programme, UK, 2025
Join the GSK Automation Engineering Graduate Programme – UK, 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together
Education required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics Technology Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with an interest in automation, robotics, systems, software, and/or cybersecurity. Graduation by August 2025.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English
Other requirements: Willingness to be geographically mobile (domestic) throughout rotations
*You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Programme in the UK
Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. This vacancy will close when we have received enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.
Are you a talented and driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Apply for the Automation Engineering programme at GSK today!
The GSK Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to join our Global Supply Chain and play a key role in delivering life-saving medicines and vaccines to people in over 90% of the world.
At GSK, we are on an exciting journey to establish a world-class global supply chain that will support the delivery of our new product portfolio and pipeline. Within the Global Supply Chain business (GSC), our dedicated teams are responsible for manufacturing and distributing medicines and vaccines worldwide. They oversee every stage of production, from ensuring the creation of high-quality products at our manufacturing sites to developing effective supply forecasting and managing regulatory inspections—all powered by digital, data, and analytics.
We are seeking highly motivated graduates who are eager to grow into future engineering, operational, and technical roles within GSC. These positions involve working at our manufacturing sites to ensure the implementation of the latest, safe, efficient, and reliable processes and equipment. This programme presents an opportunity for you to cultivate your skills in an industry that is undergoing radical changes in the way it develops and manufactures products.
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
Whilst on the two year graduate programme, you can expect the following benefits:
* Professional Growth: A challenging and supportive environment for your professional and personal growth.
* Technical Mentorship: Opportunities to network and enhance visibility with senior leaders who will mentor, coach, and support you with career planning.
* Technical Skills Development: Valuable on-the-job experience tailored to Automation Engineering to meet your aspirations, strengths, and ambitions.
* Personal Development Budget: Access to a generous budget to accelerate learning and professional growth.
* Global Exposure: Kaizens – short-term breadth projects that offer potential international exposure.
What will you do?
During the programme, you will have the opportunity to:
* Impactful Projects: Lead and support automation initiatives that enhance our manufacturing operations. From optimizing control systems to implementing smart manufacturing projects, your work will directly contribute to a more sustainable future.
* Data-Driven Insights: Dive into the world of digital technologies, AI, and data science. Gain hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques to drive efficiency and innovation.
* Sustainability Focus: Play a crucial role in ensuring that our processes are not only efficient but also environmentally responsible. Work on projects that align with global sustainability standards and contribute to a greener planet.
* Performance Optimization: Enhance the performance of our control systems, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
* Lead Automation Projects: Define and implement design improvements, upgrade and install control systems, and ensure compliance with international standards.
* Smart Manufacturing: Get involved in innovative projects that leverage data and technology to transform our manufacturing processes.
* Cybersecurity: Identify and mitigate potential cybersecurity risks related to our operational technology.
* Regulatory Knowledge: Learn about working in a highly regulated industry and understand the critical role automation plays in our supply chain.
What are we looking for?
* Technical aptitude, a passion for engineering, and a keen interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing
* A mindset focused on continuous improvement and growth, along with strong interpersonal skills and a positive approach
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with a collaborative approach to teamwork
* Self-motivation, proactiveness, and a strong eagerness for development and learning
* Analytical, organized, and process-driven, with exceptional attention to detail
* High adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and embrace change
What do we offer you?
* An annual bonus based on company performance
* Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed)
* Access to Private Healthcare Insurance which includes 24-hour access to an online GP
* Well-being programmes to encourage mindfulness and support your mental needs
* Option to opt into our share save plan which gives you long-term incentives by linking your rewards to our longer-term performance
* Opportunities to work with Employee Resource groups that focus on encouraging inclusion & diversity
* Employee recognition programmes and awards to reward exceptional achievements
* An opportunity to learn commercial skills from experienced colleagues and access to senior leaders to help guide your career development
* Formal and informal technical and soft skills training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching and mentoring by senior leaders, your manager, your peers, and a mix of virtual & in person courses
Let’s do this!
You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website
Once you've submitted your online application form, you'll need to complete two online assessments prior to the assessment centre stage and as part of this, you'll be asked about your motivation for the role: We’d like to hear about why you applied to this role and your motivation for the business area you’ve applied to. You will be asked a second question on what strengths, skills or interests you have that will enable you to be successful in this role. Please be as targeted as you can!
Apply now!
We’re 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the diversity of our patients. And, because it’s the right thing to do.
If applying to one of GSK’s Graduate programmes in the UK, please be advised that you must have and be able to evidence the right to work in the UK before the start date of your programme.
GSK cannot make any guarantee that you will be eligible for sponsorship and GSK keeps its approach under review in line with new government guidance as it is published. Sponsorship is also based on business needs.
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive.
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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