Packaging Technology Degree Apprenticeship, Barnard Castle, UK, 2024

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Nombre del sítio: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle
Fecha de publicación: Feb 8 2024

Packaging Design & Sustainability Degree Apprenticeship, Barnard Castle, UK, 2024  

 

Join GSK’s Apprenticeship Programme – UK, 2024  

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. 
 

Education required:    

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At least 5 GCSEs or equivalent grade 9-5 (A*-C) including Maths, English Language (not Literature) and a Science. English Language at grade 4 and above will also be accepted

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96 UCAS points  

 

Our Apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers.  If you already have a Bachelors degree level or above we recommend you look at our Graduate Programmes ( Future leaders graduate programme | GSK ) or direct entry opportunities via our careers site ( Careers | GSK )

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English  

Other requirements: You must live within a 60-minute commute of the site location on the day you start your apprenticeship as you are expected to be on site daily.   

 

Here are some of the motivations of our current apprentices. Does this sound like you?:   

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I wanted to get straight into the workplace and make a difference working for a company with a fantastic culture and values that match my own. 

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I enjoy the mix of university alongside practical on the job lab training, and I like having my own responsibilities at work. 

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I like the fact that I can put the theory of my degree straight into practice at work. 

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Being an apprentice has given me independence, more confidence and we also have a lot of fun inside and outside of work. 

 

What will you do?   

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Help us achieve our Packaging Sustainability goals – understanding the impact of our current packaging materials & helping to set the sustainability strategy by identifying new packaging materials. 

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Supporting the development, design and introduction of new packaging materials  

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Learning how to resolve packaging issues in GSK sites in the UK and across the world.  

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Designing packaging to protect our products during transportation from early stage manufacture to delivery to the patient. 

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Looking at ways we can continuously improve our current packaging. 

 

Expected Start date:   September 2024 

 

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.   

 

Please note we will update you regarding your application by the end of February 2024, if you have any questions please contact: uk.earlytalentrecruitment@gsk.com  

   

Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February and April 2024.  

 

We want you to be motivated and passionate for the apprenticeship you apply to – we will only accept ONE Apprenticeship application per candidate each year. Please do your research before applying and do your best 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 Barnard Castle Apprenticeship programme at GSK today  

This role is based in Barnard Castle, County Durham where we supply medicines to our patients all around the globe. We operate at an impressive scale, producing over 85 million packs of medicine in 2022. Some of our medicines include: 

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HIV Prevention and Cure

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Migraine Treatment

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Cold Sore Treatment

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Hay Fever Treatment 
 

You will be part of 1000 strong inclusive and diverse team working on the site. 

 

Ahead together with tailored training and career development   

This is 4-year a practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards a level 6 Packaging Professional qualification through Sheffield Hallam University. For more information see:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/packaging-professional-integrated-degree-v1-0   

 

What do we offer you?   

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Starting salary of £19,800 increasing to £24,800 year after 1 year (subject to review annually) + annual bonus based on company performance  

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Kickstart a long-term and rewarding career with nationally recognized qualifications - Lots of our current operations managers and technologists started their careers as Apprentices so this is a great starting point!  

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All costs of your apprenticeship covered by GSK  

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Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.   

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Access to NxtGen – a social group where you can connect with other GSK apprentices nationally & internationally  

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Access to healthcare and well-being programmes  

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Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements  

 

Let’s do this!  

For hints, tips and guidance for getting onto a GSK apprenticeship click here 

Apprenticeships | GSK and GSK Get Ahead - Connectr  

You can also learn more about GSK apprenticeships GSKUKDigitalApprenticeBrochure.pdf  

 

Once you've submitted your online application form, you'll need to complete two online assessments prior to the assessment center stage and as part of this, you'll be asked about your motivation for the role: -  We’d like to hear about why you applied to this role and your motivation for it in the context of pharmaceutical manufacturing.  

You will be asked a 2 nd question on what strengths, skills or interests you have that will enable you to be successful in this role.  Please be as targeted as you can!   
 

Top tip #1: Make sure you save this job description for reference throughout the process, it will really help you prepare for the different stages in your application. 

Top tip #2: Don't forget to register on our GSK insight & engagement platform https://gsk.connectr.co.uk/getahead/ to learn more about working at GSK, our culture and application processes 

 

Apply now   

Need help with your application?  

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

 

 

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Why Us?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030.

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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