Process Apprentice Technician 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:

My role at GSK, involves me participating in the daily tier, it enables us to plan the shift ahead. Most of the time I am tagged to the Kilo scale Facility. In this plant, I am trained to do batching in, quenching, seeding, crystallization, filtration and drying.

8/10

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

I have learnt several new skills at GSK. Since I was a student from a different course, during this programme I have the opportunity to bring my classroom theories to life. Also get the chance to have hands on experience.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

This course, has given me the chance to work and study both full time. It also allows me to work shift, and day slots. Apart from that it I get to have the best of both worlds, technician duties and office duties.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is slightly cramped, but the structure of the school and study period is very clear.

8/10

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

My supervisors do try their level best to provide me with sufficient time to toggle/manage both school and work.

7/10

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

Work and school is not directly related, but they do try their level best to correlate both the things so that I can understand it better.

8/10

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

The school portion has given me a good background to start building my foundation in the chemical engineering field.

9/10

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. My company makes the effort to plan events such as family day, movie night, Chinese new year, Christmas, bake sales, and so much more every year.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a really good platform for any body in the science field to understand and learn about all the various processes. It also acts as a good training area to grasp basic concepts and convert it to life long skills.

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

Make your passion known. Persevere and work hard. Adaptation is a very important skill in this company.