Calibration Technician Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

I am a calibration tech apprentice. I spend half my time at the site and the other at school. Here I shadow experienced techs while they do their day to day duties. We check the instrumentation on-site to verify everything is working as it should be.

9/10

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

I have learned many new skills while progressing existing ones.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much so far

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I am the first apprentice at my site and it has been mostly stable throughout so far.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

ample support

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

ample support

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

all the training i am receiving from my mentors is directly related to my future role

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

yes

9/10

9a. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

free education and a well paying career path after

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

research the company and any roles you may be interested in