Manufacturing and Facilities Engineering (Multiple Roles & Locations) Industrial Placement, UK 2026

GlaxoSmithKline; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Barnard Castle and Stevenage is offering an Industrial Placement for students in Engineering. Candidates must be currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Engineering and have completed at least 2 years of their course. This opportunity provides valuable work experience in a real role, with skills development in a collaborative environment. The role includes a competitive salary of £25,400 and various additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus based on performance

Employee recognition programs

Access to wellbeing platform

Private Healthcare Insurance

Volunteering days per year

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Engineering.
• Completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree.
• Must be enrolled at a UK or ROI university during the placement.

Responsibilities

• Take on challenging tasks within live projects.
• Learn from team members and gain valuable experience.

Skills

Teamworking with multidisciplinary teams

Communication (written & verbal)

Time management

Problem-solving

Networking

Data analysis and management

Technical skills (as detailed in each role description)

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Engineering

Job description

Site Information: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage

Posted Date: Sep 11 2025

Overview

Choose Wisely, Apply Confidently. To maximise opportunities at securing an Industrial Placement with us this year, apply to no more than 3 adverts. Multiple roles within a single advert are considered one application. We encourage you to focus on roles that best align with your skills, interests and university experience to strengthen your application.

Roles Available in Location: Barnard Castle, Stevenage

Education required: To apply for this placement, you must be currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

Please 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.

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: June 2026

Duration: 1 year (approximately)

Salary: A salary of £25,400 plus a bonus.

Workplace Arrangements: Full time onsite required

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

Are you looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others?

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career – to take on a real role with genuine impact. You’ll take on challenging tasks within live projects or assignments. You’ll also get to learn from others in your team and other parts of GSK whilst developing your skills and gaining valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
• Access to our wellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.
• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour online GP.
• Optional Support: Identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance
• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups, providing networking and mentorship opportunities.
• Access to IPUnite – a community for Early Careers programme participants offering development and networking.
• 2 volunteering days per year

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

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

Roles

Role 1 - Facilities Engineering - Barnard Castle

Degree requirements: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering

Role 2 - Facilities Engineering – Stevenage

Degree requirements: Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Apply now!

These placement opportunities have the following recruitment stages – you must successfully pass each stage to be offered a placement year with GSK for 2026:

1. Eligibility Form
2. GSK Digital Assessment
3. Virtual Assessment Centre or Virtual Interview

You can find hints and tips on our recruitment process and guidance from real GSK mentors on our Early Careers Hub.

We’re 100% open to all talent and to inclusion at GSK. For more information about inclusion, visit our site.

For more information about GSK and our careers please visit our website.

Need help with your application? Please email [e-mail] or call us on 01582 692870.

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