Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Apprentice Review
at GSK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Montrose
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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
Carrying out maintenance on various production equipment on site, consisting of preventative and breakdown response. Various equipment overhauls and the use of MEWP's and lifting & rigging equipment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Although the work is interesting and good, I am not being given a full time job on completion of my apprenticeship, which is a disappointment. After putting in a lot of effort for the site and company I am now having to search for a job elsewhere.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My Mechanical skills have developed exponentially.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There is not a clear structure for my programme in terms of certain skills to learn, although guidance from tradesman and managers is very good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I am very well supported throughout my tasks and with college work too.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We are given time at work to work towards our college and SVQ Level 3 work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The learning from college and SVQ Level 3 helps a lot for my day-to-day tasks.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There are together days which are charity days to help the community.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good place to work, with relatively good pay and various pieces of equipment to learn from. The strong safety mindset sets you up well for future careers. Although the fact that apprentices are not being kept on is very disappointing.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?
Research the company and site and have a good attitude to work and safety.
