Automation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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Automation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Join GSK’s Automation Degree Apprenticeship Programme – UK, 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together and earn while you learn 

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

GSC Ware in a key site in the GSK network, with a focus on new product introduction, manufacturing and supplying respiratory inhalers and tablet products to patients across the world. With over 1,200 employees, an amazing support network, and a strong early talent community, it is a busy and exciting place to work, situated in a great location, just 40 mins by train into London and Cambridge.  

Education required:   

• 3 A Levels at CCC or above including a Mathematics based subject and a STEM subject (or equivalent including BTECs). 
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent grade 9-5 (A*-C) including Maths, English Language (not Literature) and a Science.  

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English. 

Other requirements: You must live within a 60-minute commute of the site location on the day you start your apprenticeship as you are expected to be on site daily.  

Expected Start date: 01 September 2025.  

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We will close this vacancy when we have 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 Ware Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!  

• Join a large early talent community, with a strong social network of over 20 apprentices, and lots of opportunities for activities and engagement. 
• Make a difference to people’s lives by playing your part in helping GSK to deliver life-saving respiratory devices and tablets to millions of patients across the world. 
• Work at the Ware GSC Site where we put quality and safety first, and where you will be supported and developed in an encouraging and friendly environment.  

Here are some of the motivations of our current apprentices. Does this sound like you?  

“I wanted to be part of an organisation manufacturing medicines for those who need them. It makes me feel like I have a real purpose in my role.” 

“I am interested in how things are made and fascinated by engineering and manufacturing and automation processes.” 

“I enjoy being hands on and involved with a diverse team of like-minded people who are keen to develop my skills.” 

“I am also motivated by improving or finding better ways of doing things.” 

“I feel valued for my contribution.”  

Ahead together with tailored training and career development  

This is a 4-year practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards a BEng Professional Engineering (Manufacturing Engineer) through Aston University.  

As the Automation Apprentice you will gain all the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they need to excel within automation engineering environments. With a focus on planning for the future of the sector, apprentices will be equipped to meet the evolving demands of the industry.  

What will you do? 

• As an Automation engineer is a multi-skilled role specialising in engineering systems that are used to monitor and control manufacturing or process operations, working across a range of equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interfaces, Robots and Industrial Networks in discreet or process manufacturing environments. 
• The use of physical tools, software tools and test or diagnostic instruments, are fundamental to carrying out tasks associated with designing, testing, building, installing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintaining or servicing of control systems and any associated equipment. 
• You will be working on continuous improvement projects including efficiency and sustainability and learning how to find the root cause and solutions to problems that occur during the manufacturing process.  

What do we offer you? 

• Starting salary of £20,800 per year, increasing to £26,400 after 1 year (subject to review annually) + annual bonus based on company performance. 
• Kickstart a long-term and rewarding career with nationally recognized qualifications – Many of our colleagues started their careers as Apprentices so this is a great starting point! 
• All costs of your apprenticeship will be paid for by GSK. 
• 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. 

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.