Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals Apprentice Review
at GSK
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Pharmaceutical
Ware, Hertfordshire
Review Submitted: April 2025
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
3.6/5
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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
I am a technical operator which is hands on with manufacturing the medicine we make. Making precise adjustments to machinery to optimize our products.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Its great to be able to further education, work and get paid for it whilst deepening your skill set.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
At the completion of my apprenticeship I will have 4 new qualifications and a new developed set of skills and hands on and technical experience.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
We rotate every year to experience new parts of the business and stay enthusiastic.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Lots of time to complete your studies and a good working environment.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Depending on how much you are needed in the business they give adequate time and help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
All of my qualifications are going to help me progress into lots of different roles and activities in the business.
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
There are so many social events and professional ones where you get to meet apprentices new and old to the business.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great professional work environment which wants the best for the patients and employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?
Be yourself and be enthusiastic.
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