Chemical Engineering apprentice Review

Item: Chemical Engineering apprentice at GSK
Rating: 4.3
Author: Anonymous

at GSK

Degree Apprenticeship

Chemical Engineering

Ware SG12, UK

Review Submitted: April 2024

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

4/5 - 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

Employ knowledge of Drug Product unit operations, process engineering and modelling to support the development, scale-up and manufacture of drug product through to commercialization.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

-Practical lab skills
-Soft skills including excel, PowerPoint and word
-Project management skills
-Data analysis skills
-Communication skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

2/5

There is the option to rotate into different roles and departments throughout the apprenticeship, which can mean there isn't always a plan set out.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

Many social events organized among early talent groups as well as weekly sporting clubs/activities which you can get involved in.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GSK to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Apprentices are well supported throughout the apprenticeship and given the right environment to develop many skills. Apprentices are also given some flexibility to tailor their apprenticeship to their interests.