Manufacture Apprentice Review

Working day to day within the manufacture area. I ensure that all equipment is clean and ready to be setup for production use. I get called to filling lines when issues around equipment arise. I ensure that the workplace is clean and ready to be use. I use industrial CIP (Clean In Place) machines.

I have learned and developed a wide range of new skills whilst working for GSK. I have learned how to work well within a team and how to overcome obstacles. I have also trained members of staff and learned how to be a leader. I have been able to obtain a level 3 in process operations and I am working towards a HNC in engineering

I really enjoy my program, I get to learn a wide range of skills across many different departments which enables me to meet new people across site. As apprentices we get vast amounts of exposure and experiences within the surrounding area. We also have many apprentice activities and get togethers.

This program is organised and structured well. However, sometimes we are uncertain to where our next rotations will be and how long we will be within a certain area which makes it more difficult to train. In regards to apprentice activities we are well informed and these activities are well structured for us.

I receive vast amounts of support from my employer. Everyone within the department is happy and available to train me. Managers and mentors are there to support you in any way that is possible. We have an apprentice lead who helps us with any issues and provides us with important advice and help.

When working towards my level 3 diploma in process operations we received help from our tutors and college assessors. However when we were working towards our HNC in engineering we have received little support from most tutors (With some exceptions). We have had to rely on help from peers and the internet when completing assignments.

My level 3 diploma in process operations is very helps as it taught everything behind the process, for example we learned about valves on plants and flow. The HNC in engineering helps us to understand some processes and equipment however for general day to day work we do not use most of knowledge gained at college.

There are a great amount of extra-curricular activities in which we take part in. Some of these activities are: volunteering, conducting careers fairs, sporting events for charity, apprentice quiz's, apprentice socials and many more. These are a great way to have fun and meet other apprentices across site whilst learning valuable skills which cannot be taught in the workplace.

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GSK is a great place to work with a vast amount of friendly staff. You are able to learn many skills and complete high level qualifications. There is room for rotations into different areas and job progression throughout the company. You will learn a vast amount about the pharmaceutical processes.

Be yourself, make sure that the role is for you, research about GSK and their values, TRIP (Transparency respect Integrity and Patient focus)is very important to GSK. Take your time when you are are applying for the job and do not rush any of your application. Ensure that you use your life experiences when answering questions