You will be part of a 1,000-strong inclusive and diverse team working on the site. As a prospective technician you will learn how to maintain and repair the equipment that creates quality products in our manufacturing suites, fills them in aseptic facilities and packs them in state-of-the-art machinery.,

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.
A buddy and/or mentor who will help you to prepare for joining GSK and who will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship.
Attend 4 days a week in the first year to complete and pass AME Level 2.
Attend 1 day a week in year 2, 3 and 4 to complete and pass a BTEC Level 3 and HNC.
Complete Practical and Academic learning activities, on time and to the your highest achievable standard.
Work as a flexible and motivated member of the team.
Engage with fully trained Technicians to learn the operation, maintenance and repair of a wide range of Manufacture, Filling, Inspection and Packaging equipment.
Complete Continuous Improvement, safety and quality engineering actions.
Provide technical support for projects including new product launches, equipment introductions and machine upgrades.
Work various shift patterns to ensure the operational needs of the business are met and learning opportunities are maximised.
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 First Line Leaders and Engineering Operations Managers started their careers as Engineering Technician Apprentices so this is a great starting point!, To help you prepare, we wanted to share some top tips to bear in mind while you're answering the interview questions! Our Apprentices need

English Language (not Literature) GCSE at grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
Plus four additional GCSEs including Maths and a Science at grade 5 or above (or equivalent)., An interest in, and motivation for becoming a multi-skilled Engineering Technician - you don't need to have had any prior work experience, but you'll need to tell us why you think this practical apprenticeship is for you. You may have interests, hobbies or experience that show you have a practical side - perhaps specific practical projects or subjects at school or college that you enjoyed; clubs that you've been part of; work experience or extracurricular activities with friends or family or volunteering, charity or community work that you want to tell us about. Your reasons will be personal to you, and we look forward to hearing about these during the application process.
Communication skills - you'll meet and work with lots of different people across the site, so you'll need to be able to listen to others as well as be open and honest and respectful in your communication. You can expect the same respect from others.
An ability to work within a team - you will have lots of your own tasks and/or projects to work on through the apprenticeship. You'll also need to be able to work well with other people and consider the impact of your work and actions on other people too.
Ability to follow instructions / Personal responsibility - it is critical that you can follow work instructions and health & safety guidelines at all times - to keep you and your colleagues safe whilst ensuring the highest quality of the products that reach our patients. Don't worry, you'll get training on all of these when you start.
A focus on quality (right first time) and problem solving - we'll teach you how to safely work with manufacturing machinery and documentation tools. As you develop in your role, you'll need to take a logical approach to problem solving whilst seeking opportunities to improve quality, speed and/or efficiency.
Ability to balance your work and study time - you'll have the best of both worlds - a great start to your working career in a great industry and gain a nationally recognised Engineering Technician qualification. You'll need to be able to manage your time and workload, and to stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Rest assured, you'll get lots of support from your manager and your teams as well as your college tutors through your Apprenticeship., 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.

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.
HIV Prevention and Cure, You will be working at GSK's Barnard Castle 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.
(US only).