R&D Supply Chain and Logistics Degree Apprenticeship

GlaxoSmithKline; Ware; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company is offering a Supply Chain and Logistics Apprenticeship in the UK starting September 2026. This four-year program allows you to combine practical experience with classroom learning towards a BSc (Hons) in Supply Chain Management. You will gain essential skills in logistics and inventory management while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A competitive starting salary of £21,900 will increase to £27,400 after one year, alongside various employee benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Starting salary of £21,900, increasing to £27,400

Annual bonus based on company performance

Relocation allowance

Employee recognition programmes

Access to wellbeing platform

Access to private healthcare insurance

2 volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• No prior experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Learn best practices in inventory management and logistics.
• Coordinate supply chain processes from sourcing to delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth material flow.
• Plan production scheduling and use data for reporting.
• Participate in sustainability and process improvement projects.

Skills

Motivated

Enthusiastic about learning

Ability to apply theoretical knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Three A levels at CCC or above

GCSE Mathematics and English (A*-C)

Job description

Join GSK’S Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship Programme – UK 2026: Help us get ahead of disease together

GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the world’s leading biopharma companies, we offer an onthe‑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.

As the Supply Chain and Logistics Apprentice you will gain essential skills and knowledge required to plan, manufacture, and deliver medicine to clinical trial patients, all whilst actively studying towards your BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management qualification with Aston University. For more information see:

• Supply Chain Management (Professional Practice) BSc Degree Apprenticeship | Aston University
• Supply chain leadership professional (integrated degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to join the Research & Development function to carry out a range of operational and logistical activities in a dynamic environment required to support the delivery of medicine to clinical trial patients. No prior experience is required as you will be given full training.

Here are some of the motivations of our current apprentices. Does this sound like you?

‘No two days are the same, and every day provides new challenges to overcome and learn from which plays a vital role in supporting the Clinical Supply Chain’s objectives; I like that I can put my theoretical learning into practice within a distribution centre. I enjoy the varied role from supporting the warehouse leadership team by capturing and optimising the data, reporting back on trends or patterns, picking and putting away goods in the warehouse and capturing inventory and capacity management data which is relayed to the senior leadership team to identify challenges and solutions. Safety is a huge priority and I’m involved in planning and ensuring safety actions are being completed. The warehouse is a high‑paced environment, and I like that there’s always opportunities to take on further projects depending on your area of interest.’

Education required

• Must have/be predicted three A levels at CCC or above or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics and English (grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent

Language requirement

Written and spoken fluency in English

Duration

4 years

Location

You will rotate between Harlow and Ware sites during this apprenticeship. 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.

What will you do?

• Learn and apply the best practices in inventory management, demand and supply planning and logistics operational activities
• Coordinate the end‑to‑end supply chain process from sourcing and procurement, label creation, packaging, distribution and delivery of materials and medicines, including warehousing
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure a timely and smooth flow of medicines and materials, meeting customer demands and regulatory requirements
• Plan and execute operational activities such as production scheduling, packaging, and labeling
• Use data for analysis and reporting to support decision making and process optimisation
• Contribute to implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency
• Participate in projects related to sustainability, cost reduction, and process improvement

Expected Start date: September 2026

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We will close this vacancy when we have enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.

Assessment Centre Date: April 2026

What do we offer you?

• Starting salary of £21,900 per year, increasing to £27,400 after 1 year (subject to review annually, this may change in line with living wage) + annual bonus based on company performance.
• Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed).
• Employee recognition programmes, which reward exceptional achievements.
• Access to our cutting‑edge 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 access to an online GP.
• Additional Support through salary sacrifice including identity protection, long‑term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Option to opt into our share save plan which gives you long‑term incentives by linking your rewards to our longer‑term performance.
• Engage with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and grow personally and professionally.
• Access to NxtGen which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme.
• 2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”.

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