Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship - Ware

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Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship - Ware

GSK Apprenticeships are full-time, early starter jobs that offer Year 13 secondary school and post-16 students the opportunity to begin their career while studying towards a qualification. This qualification is fully funded by GSK so that you can avoid having any debt.

This role is based in Ware where we manufacture a range of medicines for cancer, HIV and COPD. There are two main production streams, Oral Solid Dose (tablets and capsules) and Respiratory (inhalers).

Education Required

• 5 GCSE or equivalent with a grade 5 in Maths.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to commute to the GSK Ware site and Harlow College.

Key Dates

• Expected Start Date: September 2025
• Application Deadline: Apply as soon as possible; the vacancy will close once we receive enough applications.
• Assessment Centre: Held between February and April 2025 for shortlisted candidates.

About the Role

You will be working at GSK’s Ware manufacturing facility where you’ll be learning how to maintain and improve our pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and facilities, helping to ensure we can make the medicines and vaccines that we supply to patients.

Current Apprentice Experiences

Charlotte, Ware, Engineering Apprentice:

“As an Engineering Apprentice in OSD (Oral Solid Dose) I work alongside the Engineering Technicians whose job it is to maintain, fix and calibrate the machines that produce the medicine. The majority of days are never the same; you can arrive at work with a challenge you've never encountered before, which gives you constant opportunities to learn.”

Claire, Ware, Engineering Apprentice:

“I support the packing lines during running and attend problems that arise from machine-related issues in order to keep production running to the best of my ability. I problem solve with assistance from the Technicians.”

Training and Career Development

This is a 4-year practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards a Level 3 Engineering Technician pathway 10 qualification through Harlow College.

Your studies are fully funded by GSK, and through your day-to-day work you’ll have lots of opportunities to apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-world manufacturing environment.

Perks of the Programme

• Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.
• Access to NxtGen – a social group where you can connect with other GSK apprentices nationally and internationally.
• Access to healthcare and well-being programmes.
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
• A buddy and/or mentor who will help you to prepare for joining GSK and who will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• The first year of your apprenticeship will include attending college full-time where you will gain an understanding of engineering principles and workshop safety.
• Following this, you will work across multiple engineering departments each on an approximately 6-month rotation.
• You will work with experienced engineering technicians responding to equipment breakdowns, fault finding/problem-solving issues and supporting the completion of routine maintenance.

What Do We Offer You?

• Starting salary of £18,400 per year, increasing to £25,400 after 1 year + annual bonus based on company performance.
• Kickstart a long-term and rewarding career with nationally recognised Engineering Technician qualifications.
• Lots of our current engineering team leaders and platform engineers started their careers as Engineering Technician Apprentices, so this is a great starting point!
• All costs of your apprenticeship will be paid for by GSK.

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

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.