Chemical Engineering Apprentice Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am involved in both the day to day running of the production plant as well as long term development projects such as yield improvements and process safety analysis. I help support the running of the plant through involvement in troubleshooting and general process investigations. I have been balancing my education throughout so have developed great time management skills as well as receiving a lot of exposure to health and safety aspects including HAZOP’s and PHR’s. During my time at GSK I have also spent time at the Waste Water Treatment and Biogas production plant.

    6/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • HND Chemical Process Technology SVQ 3 PSSR Training

    5/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is a great company to work for however the apprenticeship wasn't as challenging as expected.

    6/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by GSK?

    • Sometimes very - sometimes not very

    5/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Essentially basic with all detail being developed in situ

    3/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Minimal (not needed)

    5/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Good support networks in place

    7/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • genuinely underpaid for first 2 years - no explanation why

    4/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • No

    4/10
  • 9. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Fundamentally good company

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?

    • Be careful and ensure you know what's expected

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Scotland

March 2018

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