Engineering Apprentice Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Daily checks amongst the engineering facilities whilst getting involved in as many mechanical, electrical and instrumentation jobs as possible

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

    • Too many to list

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is an enjoyable process for the vast majority of the time, but sometimes lacks guidance

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

    • GSK does a fair amount for it's employees compared to alternative competitor companies

    6/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • In fairness, now it has some form of structure, although this side could most likely use the most work.

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

    • As much as is necessary

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

    • As much as is necessary

    6/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • All things considering, it works out almost even

    6/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Plenty if you have the mindset to get involved in them

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It presents a unique opportunity and great alternative to study whilst working

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

    • Make sure to invest into the recruitment process as it is competitive but will pay off in the long run

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

March 2018

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