Chemical Engineering apprentice Review

by GSK

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

Employ knowledge of Drug Product unit operations, process engineering and modelling to support the development, scale-up and manufacture of drug product through to commercialization.

9/10

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

-Practical lab skills -Soft skills including excel, PowerPoint and word -Project management skills -Data analysis skills -Communication skills

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There is the option to rotate into different roles and departments throughout the apprenticeship, which can mean there isn't always a plan set out.

5/10

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

10/10

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

9/10

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

8/10

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.)

Many social events organized among early talent groups as well as weekly sporting clubs/activities which you can get involved in.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Apprentices are well supported throughout the apprenticeship and given the right environment to develop many skills. Apprentices are also given some flexibility to tailor their apprenticeship to their interests.

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

Be yourself and do some research on what the apprenticeship will involve