Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Daily I usually spend my time shadowing technicians on their routine maintenance checks as well as diagnosing faults and resolving issues such as breakdowns. I am also entrusted with individual tasks that suit my ability and allow my to grow in confidence working individually.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have increased my confidence when talking to large groups as well as learning new skills to effectively communicate with team members. I have also learnt new technical skills since starting my apprenticeship in the mechanical, electrical and instrument fields in particular.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy the programme and look forward to coming into work everyday, I am always busy and leave feeling fulfilled.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by GSK?
  • I feel that my managers and also colleagues value me as an apprentice and want to help me develop my skills as much as possible.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is laid out at the start of the scheme with a broad outline for each year. So far it has followed the plan and is well organised.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • There are tutors from two external colleges that aid me with my academic studies and they can be reached any time by phone or email and when they carry out visits to site. I attend college one day a week which has tuition from many different tutors who can aid my academic work.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer is always keen to keep up on my progress and have regular catch ups to ensure I am happy with my own progress and to iron out any issues encountered.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The costs of funding my vehicle (petrol etc) are covered comfortably by my wage.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There have been opportunities to help with local schools careers fairs and evenings to promote apprenticeships. I have also been given the opportunity to become a STEM ambassador to volunteer my time outside of work for promoting STEM careers to school children

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I feel I have been developed as a person since joining GSK academically, technically and personally. I feel much more confident in my own abilities and my ability to communicate with others and large groups has increased.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?
  • Prepare well for you interview and stay calm. Try to be as honest as possible with your personal statement but try to sell yourself at the same time!


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North East

May 2018


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