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Join GSK’s Apprentice Programme – Ware UK, 2023: Help us get ahead of disease together

A GSK apprenticeship gives you the chance to earn while you learn. GSK Automation Engineering Degree Apprentice is a full-time programme that offers the opportunity to begin your career while studying towards an accredited degree in Engineering Automation. We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to develop practical and problems solving skills. No prior experience is required as you will be given full training . This qualification is fully funded by GSK.

During the apprenticeship you will learn about:

• Equipment automation
• Cyber Security
• Data Systems

As you develop your skills and knowledge you will provide support that keeps our pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment working efficiently as well as introducing innovative equipment and systems.

Education required:

• English Language (not Literature) and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4/C or above
  and
• 3 A Levels at Grades BCC (Including Maths and one of either Physics/Technology/Engineering Based subjects) or BTEC level 3 in Engineering DMM or above

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Salary: £18,000

Expected Start date: September 2023

Duration: 4 years

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We will close this vacancy when we have enough applications. Please note that final stage will be held prior to the September start date.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are willing and enthusiastic to learn whilst being excited to develop skills within Automation. No prior experience is required - you will be given full training.

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

As an Automation Engineering Degree Apprentice at GSK Ware, you will develop across 3 different disciplines

• instrumentation, control & automation,
• OT Cyber Security and
• Data & Equipment Connectivity

Your academic study will major in one area but you will rotate across different disciplines at work. This will enable you to become a key member of our Automation engineering team - supporting and improving complex bespoke Automation systems as well as assisting in the introduction of new innovative systems.

You will also attend University on either a day release or block release basis.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be supported by your line manager, an early talent programme manager and an apprentice buddy.

Inspired to help us get ahead together? Apply for the Automation Degree Apprenticeship at GSK Ware today!

This Degree Apprenticeship is based at GSK’s flagship site in Ware, Hertfordshire (which has a large early talent population). The site manufactures lifesaving medications for respiratory, HIV and cancer. The site has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment.

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can positively impact the health of billions of people?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. 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.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. 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.

What will you do?

You will:

• Develop Automation skills, including electrical, controls, instrumentation, Data and OT Cyber security.
• Learn how to support and maintain existing Automation systems.
• Help to support new equipment installations and upgrades
• Experience the wide range of Automation roles and responsibilities.
• Help to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Study towards your degree in Automation Engineering

What do we offer you?

• A salary increase after year 1
• Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.
• Join NxtGen – a socialising and networking group where you can connect with other apprentices internationally.
• An annual bonus based on company performance
• Access to private healthcare and well-being programs, savings programs and childcare support
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements
• Long-term incentives through share ownership link your rewards to our longer-term performance
• On-the-job experience and formal and informal training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programs

Let’s do this!

You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website –

Learn more about the application process | GSK You can learn more about GSK and our careers here.

We’re 100% open to all talent

We’re 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the diversity of our patients. And also because it’s the right thing to do.

You can learn more about Inclusion and diversity at GSK here.

Need help with your application?

Please email us at [email protected] and let us know how we can help you.

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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 positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

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