Level 6 Automation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Ware, UK, 2025

GlaxoSmithKline, Ware, Hertfordshire

Level 6 Automation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Ware, UK, 2025

£20800

GlaxoSmithKline, Ware, Hertfordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 5 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1dd48cd80399450b93e6bcc87c627967

Full Job Description

  • 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.

    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., 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.
  • Course details: Professional Engineering (Control Systems Engineer) Degree Apprenticeship | Aston University
  • Apprenticeship standards: Control systems engineer (degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

    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., 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.", Why GSK?
  • Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. 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). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class
  • (US only).
  • We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

  • 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.