Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I report to my line manager who gives me jobs to do, that could be shadowing someone while they work or to actually be involved in a maintenance job for unplanned or routine maintenance.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Many, from using tools to communication skills I have improved my skills vastly, and every day more I spend at work or college I improve these even more.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I thoroughly enjoy it, working on site is good, im always busy and have a good time working with my team, they treat me equally and never put me out my comfort zone.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by GSK?
  • Yes, my boss and managers always praise me and give me good feedback, I am treated equally and there is a good recognition system for good work.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • very, college and work are linked well together, any trips or events are organised quickly and efficiently and I never feel like i do not know what I am doing.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My training provider gives me often catch ups to see how im doing and how my NVQ is coming along, this helps me make it as good as i can and ensure I exceed my goals

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • GSk always support me the best they can, weather thats funding for books and resources or for just general question answering, they always do theyre best to help.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • very well, I can easily afford my rent, paying for a car and going out socially and still be left with some savings each month.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, theyre are often group trips to centers like outward bound as well as local outings to sports centers for group challenges

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • You are given a salary and a vast array of experience and knowledge as well as good qualifications, GSK will help take you as far as you want to go.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?
  • When writing the first application form, make sure to put lots or detail into it as this is the first thing they will ever see about you.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

August 2016


View More Reviews
Recruiting? See how we can help you