GSK
Modern Apprenticeship – Engineering, Irvine, UK, 2025
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Irvine, United Kingdom
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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 Irvine Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!
You will be working at GSK’s Irvine’s 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.
Here’s how some of our current Engineering Apprentices describe their roles:
Callum Black, Engineering Apprentice, Irvine site:
“I’m a third-year engineering apprentice. So far, my experience on site has been great through working alongside competent tradesman and engineers every day, who have vast experience in the industry whether it be with GSK or elsewhere. For me, the best part of the GSK experience is the opportunities to take on challenges to develop myself, such as the Outward Bound and Fieri trips.”
Chris Callander, Engineering Apprentice, Irvine site:
“GSK has helped me to gain qualifications which are recognised throughout industry. I have also built effective communication and teamworking skills through various workshops and retreats all over the UK.”
Ellie Wilson, Engineering Apprentice, Irvine site:
“I have found that the best part of being a GSK apprentice is that you get to learn new things every day and work alongside different Individuals within a team. I also really enjoy the experiences which we get to do every year like Outward Bound which allows us to meet other GSK Apprentices from all over the world”
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
This is a 4-year practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards anEngineering qualification through Ayrshire 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.
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 & internationally.
Access to healthcare and well-being programs.
Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
A buddy &/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?
Learn how to maintain equipment and carry out routine maintenance.
Fault-find, diagnose and resolve breakdowns.
Work on energy and sustainability projects.
Recommend and action improvements.
Help install and test new equipment.
Learn business skills with other apprentices.
Complete community projects as part of a team.
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 senior managers across the site 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.
REQUIREMENTS
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 Irvine where we manufacture the active ingredients and starting material for an antibiotic belonging to a group of drugs called penicillin. Around 135 million patients are treated with our finished products each year in over 140 countries.
Education Required:
Candidates currently on, or who have completed a PEO2 engineering course, can apply as long as they have the equivalent of a National 4/5 in Mathematics, English, and one other subject.
Other requirements:
If offered a position the candidate must be willing to enroll and meet entry requirements.
Must be able to commute to the Irvine site and Ayrshire College (Kilmarnock or Kilwinning, depending on apprenticeship)
Irvine is a penicillin manufacturing site. Please consider this if you are allergic to beta-lactam penicillin.
Expected Start date: September 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!
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
HOW TO APPLY
Apply now
Please note we will update you regarding your application by the end of February 2025, if you have any questions please contact: UK.EarlyCareers@gsk.com
Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and April 2025.
Need help with your application?
Please email us at UK.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.
You don’t need to have any previous work experience to be successful. We’re looking for candidates who are motivated to learn and who are excited to develop practical, hands-on engineering and problem-solving skills.
