Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Programme, Singapore, 2026

GLAXO WELLCOME MANUFACTURING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Singapore is offering apprenticeships in manufacturing. This program offers ITE graduates the chance to receive on-the-job training while pursuing a Work-Study Diploma in Chemical Process Technology. Applicants should have a Nitec qualification and fluency in English. Competitive salary and robust training are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on company performance

Fully funded next level education

Transport support

Robust healthcare and well-being programmes

Paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be willing to enroll with GSK’s partnering educational institution.
• Must be able to commute daily to the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment in pharmaceutical production.
• Support the operation of recovery and treatment processes.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Interest in science and engineering

Written and spoken fluency in English

Ability to commute

Education

Nitec in Chemical Process Technology/Mechanical Technology/Electrical Technology (GPA>2.0)

Higher Nitec in Biotechnology/Chemical Technology/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

GSK Apprenticeships are full-time entry level opportunities that offer ITE graduates the opportunity to begin their career while studying towards nationally recognised qualifications – a Work-Study Diploma in Chemical Process Technology, fully funded by GSK.

Education required: Nitec in Chemical Process Technology/Mechanical Technology/Electrical Technology (GPA>2.0) OR Higher Nitec in Biotechnology/Chemical Technology/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Other requirement:

• If offered a position, the candidate must be willing to enroll with GSK’s partnering educational institution, in the preferred related instruction course
• Must be able to commute daily to the GSK manufacturing facility and to the education institution when required for classes

Expected start date: February 2026

Application deadline: 14 November 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and this role will close once we have received enough applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Assessment Centre Date: December 2025/January 2026

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help to positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Programme at GSK Singapore today!

At GSK, we believe in empowering the next generation to grow and succeed. Our tailored apprenticeship program in Singapore combines paid on-the-job training with formal education, setting you up for a rewarding career in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

We are looking for highly motivated ITE graduates with an interest in science and engineering who are looking to kickstart their career in the pharmaceutical industry. The apprenticeship programme allows you to develop hands-on technical skills while continuing your education.

Within our Global Supply Chain (GSC) business, we manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

This entry-level development opportunity offers you the chance to study towards nationally recognized qualifications while gaining hands-on, paid on-the-job training.Our apprentices will take up studies towards a Work-Study Diploma in Chemical Process Technology while working at a GSK Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility in Singapore.

You will:

• Spend time working in our manufacturing facility learning how to operate and maintain the different equipment and utility systems that support our pharmaceutical production from our in-house industry experts.
• Learn safety and risk management to ensure all equipment is operated safely and efficiently so that we can deliver medicines and vaccines to patients across the world.
• Have a dedicated personal training programme to help you develop and progress over the 30 months of the apprenticeship

What will you experience?

As a manufacturing technician apprentice, you will learn to;

• Operate and maintain equipment in the manufacture and packaging of our pharmaceutical products
• Support the operation of solvent recovery and effluent treatment processes that support manufacturing processes
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting breakdowns
• Optimize processes by participating in continuous improvement projects
• Carry out First touch engineering - root cause analysis and solving breakdowns
• Collect, analyse and trend data to drive innovation
• Assisting in new product and equipment introductions
• Ensuring quality, safety and accuracy in all that we do

What will you gain?

This apprenticeship is more than just a job—it’s your gateway to a fulfilling career in pharmaceutical manufacturing. With 30 months of structured training, you’ll acquire the skills, knowledge, and experience to excel in a dynamic industry and make a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary
• An annual bonus based on company performance
• On-the-job experience and formal and informal training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programmes
• Fully funded next level education!
• Transport to and from site to MRT stations in centralised locations all across Singapore
• Employee recognition programmes, which reward exceptional achievements
• Access to robust healthcare and well-being programmes, time off and childcare support
• Paid volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential helpline and website available 24/7
• Access to Thrive Global: A well-being platform to reduce stress, increase focus and build resilience”

Apply via this link: https://jobs.gsk.com/en-gb/jobs/428550?