Register Your Interest - Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship

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Register Your Interest - Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship

Our Advanced (level 3) Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to sixth form or college for those looking for hands-on learning in a practical manufacturing or engineering technician role. Alongside a real job in a world class manufacturing facility and a real salary, you will be supported to complete nationally recognised qualifications at college. Don’t worry – you will have lots of support and training throughout your apprenticeship to help you develop personally, professionally, and technically – and all your course and associated fees are covered by GSK. These apprenticeships offer you the opportunity to kickstart a long and rewarding career.

Typically we require 5 GCSEs at grade 9-5 or Scottish National 5s at A-C (or equivalent), including English Language, Science and Maths. However, the exact requirements vary per role, so please review the individual job descriptions when making an application.

What impact will you have?

Engineers at GSK are responsible for designing, maintaining and improving our leading-edge manufacturing facilities that deliver life-saving treatments. The Engineering Apprenticeship programme is designed to create the technicians and engineers of the future.

Programme details:

4 year, level 3 Apprenticeship

This practical, hands-on apprenticeship focusses on developing engineering skills as well as gaining engineering qualifications.

In Year 1, you will spend time learning practical skills and engineering theory at a local college. Following this, you will then typically spend 4 days on-site at GSK developing your engineering skills and 1 day a week at college.

Engineering technicians work a shift pattern which attracts additional shift pay. The shift pattern depends on your age and which area you are working in.

Career pathway roles include but are not limited to; engineering technician, engineering manager, automation technician or engineer, utilities and facilities manager, engineering director and beyond.

What will you do?

• Develop mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation skills
• Learn how to maintain production equipment and/or utilities
• Carry out routine maintenance
• Fault find, diagnose and resolve breakdowns
• Help install and test new equipment

What skills/strengths are we looking for?

Someone who can demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering through their practical, hands-on hobbies and/or work experience and/or by giving good examples of why engineering really interests them. No prior knowledge is expected as all training will be given during the apprenticeship.

Education requirements:

• 5 GCSE’s with a 5 in Maths or Scottish National 5s at A-C, including English Language, Science and Maths

Locations:

• Ware, Barnard Castle, Irvine, Montrose

About GSK

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. 

GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the worldʼs leading biopharma companies, we offer an on-the-job learning experience that really stands out. Youʼll earn a salary for performing a real role – with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions 

We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together