Register Your Interest - Supply Chain and Logistics Degree Apprenticeship 2026 - Irvine

Register Your Interest - Supply Chain and Logistics Degree Apprenticeship 2026 - Irvine

Join GSK’s Supply Chain Apprenticeship Programme – UK, 2026: Help us get ahead of disease together and earn while you learn

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

You will be working at GSK’s Irvine manufacturing facility where you’ll be learning how to maintain and improve our pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and facilities. 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.

Register on our GSK candidate insight and engagement platform GSK Get Ahead – Connectr to learn more about working at GSK, our culture and the application processes.

Education required:

• UCAS Tariff: 96.
• Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent, including Higher in Maths with a grade of B or above and a Science or Technology Higher.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.

Other requirements:

• If offered a position, the candidate must be willing to enroll and meet entry requirements.
• This role is primarily site-based. Must be able to commute to the Irvine site
• Irvine is a Penicillin Manufacturing site. Please consider this if you are allergic to beta-lactam penicillin.
• You must be living and studying in Scotland, for the previous 3 years prior to the commencement of the Graduate Apprenticeship.

Expected start date: August 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: Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and April 2026.

We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to join GSK to carry out a range of operational and logistical activities in a dynamic environment.No prior experience is required as you will be given full training.

We want you to feel truly motivated and passionate about the apprenticeship you choose. Take the time to research thoroughly before applying, as you’ll need to show us why this role is the role for you. Wishing you the best of luck with your application!

Are you looking to gain a head start in your career where you can help positively impact the health of billions of people? Apply for the Irvine based Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!

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 Supply Chains 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 am involved in planning and ensuring safety actions are being completed. The warehouse is a high-paced environment, and I like that there’s are always opportunities to take on further projects depending on your area of interest.”
• “I wanted to make a real difference in my day-to-day job and see the impact of the work that I was doing”. “I enjoy learning about how the various processes across the supply chain are linked to ultimately deliver patient value.”
• “I like being accountable in my role to deliver real improvements to our ways of working to drive the zero accidents, zero defects, zero waste culture”.

Ahead together with tailored training and career development

This is a 4-year hands-on apprenticeship designed to provide comprehensive training and career development in supply chain management. You will work towards a Level 6 Supply Chain Management qualification through the Aston University, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in logistics, business operations, and supply chain leadership.

Key Highlights:

• Training & Qualification: Level 6 Supply Chain Management (Professional Practice) BSc Degree Apprenticeship through Aston University, aligned with apprenticeship standards for supply chain leadership.
• Career Development: Develop expertise in optimising supply chains, enhancing efficiency, and driving strategic decision-making.

This apprenticeship offers tailored training, practical experience, and opportunities to contribute to sustainability and efficiency projects, preparing you for a successful career in supply chain management.

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

What will you do?

• Apply best practices in demand planning, scheduling, stock management, and logistics (including warehousing).
• Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth operations for pharmaceutical product flow, meeting customer demands and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and execute operational activities, including production scheduling, packaging, and labelling.
• Use data analysis to support decision-making and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in sustainability, cost reduction, and waste reduction projects.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, compliance, and effective supplier agreements.

What do we offer you?

• A competitive starting base salary of £20,800 per year, which increases to £26,400 after 1 year (subject to annual review, this may change in line with living wage) plus an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed).
• Employee recognition programs, 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. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.
• 2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”

Application Process

Please note we will update you regarding your application by the end of February 2026, if you have any questions please contact: UK.EarlyCareers@gsk.com.

Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and April 2026.

We’re 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the diversity of our patients. And because it’s the right thing to do.

Need help with your application?

Please email us at UK.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you.

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