Materials Scheduler Review
at GSK
Degree Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Ware, Hertfordshire
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
-Ensuring that the production line at our site has sufficient components to continue running
-Collaborating with suppliers
-Collaborating with other departments within the supply chain
-Collaborating with suppliers
-Collaborating with other departments within the supply chain
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Let's just say I am not bored, there is always something to do whether that is the job or my Uni work. I enjoy being busy so that works for me.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
-A lot of soft skills such as confidence speaking in a business environment and communicating clearly.
-Gain a great deal of knowledge and insight into supply chain management
-Gain a great deal of knowledge and insight into supply chain management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program is clearly structured, both on the job side and the University side. The job side has constant catch-ups with managers to review your progress and next steps allowing you to be pushed in the right direction. On the Uni side each module is clear and has it's own coursework.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Weekly catch-ups and a supportive working environment has never made me afraid to ask for help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We get a day off each week to dedicate towards my studies.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Some cross-over however due to the job being more specific and the qualification being mostly general, there is limited use.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, there are a number of networking activites, events and social activities such as through NxtGen.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good place to start a career as you transition from school to a professional environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?
Be a sponge and don't be overwhelmed
Global Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance Industrial Placement Student
at GSK
- Placement (10 Months+)
- London
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4.8
