Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship - Montrose

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Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship - Montrose

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 Montrose where 23 million people (about the population of New York) take medicine manufactured at Montrose every day.   

Education required: 

• Must have/be predicted to achieve a minimum of five Scottish National 5s at grade A-C (or five Standard grades at grades 1-3) (or equivalent).  
• Must include Maths at a C or above, a Science subject and English at C or above.    

Other requirements: 

• If offered a position the candidate must be willing to enroll and meet entry requirements. 
• Must be able to commute to both the Montrose site and Dundee and Angus College. 

Expected Start date: July/August 2025 

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. This vacancy will close when we have received enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered. 

Assessment centre date: Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and April 2025. 

 We want you to feel truly motivated and passionate about the Apprenticeship you choose. Take the time to research thoroughly before applying, as you’ll need to show us why this role is the role for you. Wishing you the best of luck with your application! 

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Montrose Apprenticeship programme at GSK today! 

You will be working at GSKs Montrose manufacturing facility where you’ll be learning how to manufacture pharmaceutical medicines, helping to ensure we can make the medicines that we supply to patients. 

This is how one of our current Manufacturing Tech Apprentices describes their role: 

Lewis Stewart, Montrose Site, Manufacturing Apprentice:   

“I love coming to work every day as I know I am making medicines that help patients.”   

Ahead together with tailored training and career development 

This is a 3-year practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards a Level 3 Manufacturing qualification through Dundee and Angus. 

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.   

Other perks include: 

• 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.    

What will you be doing day-to-day?   

• Learning how to operate equipment in the manufacturing process. 
• Investigating and solving problems and breakdowns. 
• Collecting data and analysing it to identify improvement opportunities. 
• Carrying out improvement projects with other apprentices and your team. 
• Learning about the functions that support manufacturing (laboratory, engineering, logistics and scheduling). 
• Assisting with new equipment introductions. 
• Ensuring the safety of our people and products. 
• Maintaining the quality and accuracy of our products. 

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 recognized Manufacturing qualifications. Lots of our current manufacturing team leaders have started their careers as Manufacturing 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

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