Join GSK’s Automation Degree Apprenticeship Programme – UK, 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together
and earn while you learn
GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the world’s leading biopharma companies, we offer an on-the-job learning experience that really stands out. You’ll earn a salary for performing a real role – with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions.
GSC Ware is a key site in the GSK network, with a focus on new product introduction, manufacturing and supplying respiratory inhalers and tablet products to patients across the world. With over 1,200 employees, an amazing support network, and a strong early talent community, it is a busy and exciting place to work, situated in a great location, just 40 mins by train into London and Cambridge.
Education required:
* 3 A Levels at CCC or above including a Mathematics based subject and a STEM subject (or equivalent including BTECs).
* 5 GCSEs or equivalent grade 9-5 (A*-C) including Maths, English Language (not Literature) and a Science.
Language requirement:
Written and spoken fluency in English.
Other requirements:
You must live within a 60-minute commute of the site location on the day you start your apprenticeship as you are expected to be on site daily.
Expected Start date:
01 September 2025.
Application deadline:
We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We will close this vacancy when we have enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.
Assessment centre date:
Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and April 2025.
We want you to feel truly motivated and passionate about the apprenticeship you choose. Take the time to research thoroughly before applying, as you’ll need to show us why this role is the role for you. Wishing you the best of luck with your application!
What will you do?
As an Automation engineer is a multi-skilled role specialising in engineering systems that are used to monitor and control manufacturing or process operations, working across a range of equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interfaces, Robots and Industrial Networks in discreet or process manufacturing environments.
* The use of physical tools, software tools and test or diagnostic instruments are fundamental to carrying out tasks associated with designing, testing, building, installing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and maintaining or servicing of control systems and any associated equipment.
* You will be working on continuous improvement projects including efficiency and sustainability and learning how to find the root cause and solutions to problems that occur during the manufacturing process.
What do we offer you?
* Starting salary of £20,800 per year, increasing to £26,400 after 1 year (subject to review annually) + annual bonus based on company performance.
* Kickstart a long-term and rewarding career with nationally recognized qualifications.
* All costs of your apprenticeship will be paid for by GSK.
* Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.
* Access to NxtGen – a social group where you can connect with other GSK apprentices nationally and internationally.
* Access to healthcare and well-being programmes.
* Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
Let us do this!
For hints, tips and guidance for getting onto a GSK apprenticeship click here: Apprenticeships | GSK.
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 it in the context of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Apply now
Please note we will update you regarding your application by the end of February 2025, if you have any questions please contact: UK.EarlyCareers@gsk.com.
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