Chemical and Process Engineering (Multiple Roles & Locations) Industrial Placement, UK 2026

GSK; Ware; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company seeks an intern for a Chemical Engineering placement in Ware, with opportunities for real-world experience and skill development. The role involves supporting the manufacturing of Oral Solid Dose products and assisting in production processes. Ideal candidates are currently pursuing relevant degrees and have a passion for learning in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Employee recognition programs

Wellbeing resources

Private Healthcare Insurance

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Currently studying an undergraduate degree, with a minimum of 2 years completed.
• Written and spoken fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing of Oral Solid Dose products.
• Monitor performance across production streams.
• Assist in transfer from R&D to GSC and scale-up activities.

Skills

Teamworking with multidisciplinary teams

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Networking

Data analysis and management

Technical skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Overview

Choose Wisely, Apply Confidently

To maximise your opportunities for an Industrial Placement with us this year, apply to no more than 3 adverts. Multiple roles within a single advert are considered one application. Focus your efforts on roles that best align with your skills, interests and university experience to strengthen your application.

Roles Available in Location: Montrose, Ware, Worthing, Stevenage

Education required: To apply for this placement, you must be currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, medical engineering, fine chemicals engineering, oil & gas engineering, pharmaceutical engineering.

Please note Role 4 is only open to Meng candidates. Read the degree requirements for each role carefully before applying.

Other requirements: You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK or ROI university for the duration of your placement.

Eligibility: If you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Expected Start date: July 2026

Duration: 1 year (approximately)

Salary: £25,400 plus a bonus. Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required

Application Closing: Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly; the advert may close at any point.

What we offer

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to gain real-world experience within live projects, learn from your team, and develop skills for your future career.

• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Employee recognition programs, rewarding exceptional achievements.
• Wellbeing resources including a confidential 24/7 helpline, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.
• Private Healthcare Insurance with 24-hour online GP access.
• Optional protection cover: includes identity protection, long-term care, home, auto and pet insurance.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups for networking and mentorship.
• IPUnite community for early careers participants, networking and development opportunities.
• Two volunteering days per year.

Typical skills you can expect to learn on this placement include:

• Teamworking with multidisciplinary teams
• Written and verbal communication
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Networking
• Data analysis and management
• Technical skills (as detailed in each role)

The Roles

Role 1 – Chemical Engineering – Montrose

Degree requirements: Chemical Engineering

Overview: Support day-to-day manufacture of APIs, capital projects, sustainability initiatives or cleaning/process improvements in Manufacturing Science and Technology. Work with Process Engineers and other teams on plant operations, troubleshooting, process safety and automation.

Key Learnings

• Unit operations and process equipment
• Plant design, automation and process safety
• Quality and sustainability

Role 2 – Chemical Engineering – Ware

Degree requirements: Chemical Engineering

Overview: Support manufacturing of Oral Solid Dose products; monitor performance across Oral Solid Dose, Respiratory and Micronising streams; assist in transfer from R&D to GSC and scale-up activities.

Key Learnings

• Problem solving for production issues
• Product lifecycle management support
• Process improvements and safety gains
• Manufacturing development for new products
• Technical reporting, stakeholder management and data analysis

Role 3 – Downstream Process Engineering – Worthing

Degree Requirements: Chemical or Biochemical Engineering

Overview: Focus on biotechnology processes including fermentation, purification and scale-up for drug substances, intermediates and enzymes; laboratory-to-commercial scale projects.

Key Learnings

• Process problem solving and continuous improvement
• Documentation and reporting
• Data analysis and safety/quality adherence

Role 4 – Process Engineering and Analytics – Ware R&D

Degree requirements: Currently studying an MEng in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, medical engineering, fine chemicals engineering, oil & gas engineering, pharmaceutical engineering

Overview: Apply unit operations, process modelling and scale-up to support drug product development lifecycle; deliver safe, compliant processes across lab to commercial scale.

Key Learnings

• Cross-disciplinary collaboration and data-driven problem solving
• Experimental work with autonomy
• Documentation and knowledge sharing
• Safety and quality adherence

Role 5 – Process Engineering Automation & Modelling – Stevenage

Degree requirements: Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics or computer science

Overview: Focus on modelling, automation and digital solutions to support drug product development and manufacturing across lab, pilot and manufacturing scales.

Key Learnings

• Modelling and automation solutions for process development
• Developing process models and control strategies
• Documentation and teamwork

Apply now!

Recruitment stages: Eligibility form, GSK Digital Assessment, possible technical assessment, virtual assessment centre or interview. Hints and tips available on our Early Careers Hub. You will be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars.

We are committed to inclusion and open to all talent. More about Inclusion at GSK and general career information can be found on our site. For UK intern roles you can contact UK Intern Recruitment; for UK apprentice and graduate roles contact UK Early Careers.

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