Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • as a manufacturing apprentice, my role is to learn to make the active pharmaceutical ingredient by transferring the batch and other chemicals through vessels, working with solvents and dangerous substances and kegging the batch up to be sent to stores.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned to work better in a team and also my time management skills have improved as I allocate which job needs done when and how to prioritise.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I don't mind getting out my bed to come into work as I am earning money while learning and improving my skills in the workplace.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by GSK?
  • I feel very valued by GSK as there is always a helping hand and any queries we have are always taken seriously.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • the programme is well structured, given a certain time allocated per building or department so we are gaining the full GSK operations experience.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • we receive a lot of support and we are always welcomed to provide him with any questions we may have.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • exact same as training provider, always offering a helping hand

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • very well

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • yes, way go to college and can participate in different events such as GSK orange day and job fairs to speak to other school leavers who may be interested in an apprenticeship

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • A great company to work for that puts you first


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?
  • be expressive and don't be afraid to ask about anything you may be unsure of.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Science

Scotland

April 2018


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