Engineering Apprentice Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

So I’m an engineering apprentice who is full time at college for the first year.. BTEC on a Monday then PEO the rest of the week.

9/10

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

I have developed my skills on milling machines hugely during my time at college as I have been given more advanced training.. in addition I have learnt new skills in areas such as electrical and the use of control panels

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I’m enjoying thoroughly as I am doing something I am interested in

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by GSK?

Yes, as I am at college 5 days a week I am rarely on site therefore it would be very easy for GSK to just forget about me and just catch up when I’m on site... instead our apprentice boss is constantly in contact with us and we all have a meeting at the end of each month to discuss any issues.. so it is clear that we are always in the minds of the hierarchy at GSK

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My BTEC day at college is very organised however, the PEO side could be a little bit more organised as times there’s some confusion

6/10

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

At college the teachers give plenty of support to all students.. whether struggling or succeeding.. there are extra sessions put on if required

9/10

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

I receive a lot of support from the company through the different programmes that they run

10/10

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

Yes, My salary meets my costs

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

As far as opportunities outside of work go I havnt had a look so I couldn’t comment

8/10

9. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend GSK to a friend as they look after there apprentices greatly and invest a lot of time and money into not only getting us the highest of grades but also deveLopping is as people

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

Just be honest within your application and don’t be afraid to speak up and say your opinion during the activities