Modern Apprenticeship – Engineering, Irvine, UK, 2025

GlaxoSmithKline; Irvine; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Apprentice in Irvine, where you will embark on a journey to develop essential skills while earning a salary. This full-time apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to learn about equipment maintenance, fault diagnosis, and sustainability projects in a leading manufacturing environment. With a fully funded qualification and a supportive team, you will be well on your way to a rewarding career in engineering. The role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a difference and build a future in a dynamic industry. Apply now and take the first step towards your bright future!

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship

Annual bonus based on company performance

Nationally recognised qualifications

Qualifications

• Candidates must be on or have completed a PEO2 engineering course.
• Must have National 4/5 in Mathematics, English, and one other subject.

Responsibilities

• Learn to maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns while working on sustainability projects.
• Participate in community projects and team activities.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Energy and Sustainability Projects

Business Skills

Education

PEO2 Engineering Course

National 4/5 in Mathematics

National 4/5 in English

Job description

Site Name: UK - North Ayrshire - Irvine

Posted Date: Dec 18 2024

Join GSK’s Engineering Apprenticeship Programme – UK, 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together and earn while you learn.

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.

This role is based in Irvine where we manufacture the active ingredients and starting material for an antibiotic belonging to a group of drugs called penicillin. Around 135 million patients are treated with our finished products each year in over 140 countries.

Education Required:

• Candidates currently on, or who have completed a PEO2 engineering course, can apply as long as they have the equivalent of a National 4/5 in Mathematics, English, and one other subject.

Other requirements:

• If offered a position the candidate must be willing to enroll and meet entry requirements.
• Must be able to commute to the Irvine site and Ayrshire College (Kilmarnock or Kilwinning, depending on apprenticeship).
• Irvine is a penicillin manufacturing site. Please consider this if you are allergic to beta-lactam penicillin.

Expected Start date: September 2025

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. This vacancy will close when we have received enough applications.

Assessment centre date: Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and April 2025.

We want you to feel truly motivated and passionate about the Apprenticeship you choose. Take the time to research thoroughly before applying.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

• Learn how to maintain equipment and carry out routine maintenance.
• Fault-find, diagnose and resolve breakdowns.
• Work on energy and sustainability projects.
• Recommend and action improvements.
• Help install and test new equipment.
• Learn business skills with other apprentices.
• Complete community projects as part of a team.

What do we offer you?

• 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.
• All costs of your apprenticeship will be paid for by GSK.

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Please note we will update you regarding your application by the end of February 2025. If you have any questions please contact: [e-mail].