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.