Manufacturing Operator Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

I am a manufacturing apprentice. My role consists of working on granulation towers that consists of three main jobs; loading, driving and dispensing.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes I have both learnt new skills and also enhanced those I already had. I have learnt a process that I would not have any idea of before, I have improved my communication skills and problem solving skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme because it has helped me to learn new skills and also pick up good qualifications along the way.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by GSK?

I feel valued at GSK as I am given tasks to do by management to contribute to improving the ways of working. This shows, to me, that my opinions are valued

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well structured and it improves year on year

8/10

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

My training provider offered me lots of support during my training

7/10

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

They offer lots of support and there is always someone to talk to

8/10

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

Very competitive and fulfilling salary and benefits

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes, the company y offers lots of things to get involved in outside work hours

8/10

9. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend GSK because it has given me a great opportunity to learn and gain qualifications while earning a great wage. It is a great environment to work in.

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

Make the most of the opportunity