Modern Apprenticeship - Mechanical Engineering, Montrose, UK, 2026

Join GSK’s Apprenticeship Programme – UK, 2026: Help us get ahead of disease together and earn while you learn. 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 learn a salary for performing a real role – with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions. You will be working at GSK’s Montrose manufacturing facility where you’ll be learning how to maintain and improve our pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and facilities.

Education required:

• Must have/be predicted to achieve a minimum of five Scottish National 5s at grade A-C (or five Standard grades at grades 1-3) (or equivalent)
• Must include Maths at a B or above, a Science subject and English at C or above

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English.

Other requirements:

• If offered a position the candidate must be willing to enroll and meet entry requirements.
• This role is primarily site-based. Must be able to commute to the Montrose site and Dundee and Angus College.

Expected start date: July 2026

Duration: 4 years

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.

Assessment centre date: Assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held April/May 2026.

We are looking for motivated individuals with a willingness and enthusiasm to learn, who are excited to join GSK to carry out a range of operational and logistical activities in a dynamic environment. No prior experience is required as you will be given full training.

What will you do?

• Learn how to maintain equipment and carry out routine maintenance
• Fault find, diagnose and resolve breakdowns
• Recommend and action improvements
• Help install and test new equipment
• Learn business skills with other apprentices
• Complete community projects as part of a team
• You will work alongside highly trained and highly motivated people
• You will be trained on how to maintain the plant on our 47-acre site
• You will attend College one day a week to obtain the relevant qualifications for your Apprenticeship

What do we offer you?

• Starting salary of £18,400 per year, increasing to £25,400 after 1 year + annual bonus based on company performance.
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
• Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform.
• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.
• Additional Support through salary sacrifice including identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Option to opt into our share save plan which gives you long-term incentives by linking your rewards to our longer-term performance.
• Engage with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and grow personally and professionally.
• Access to NxtGen which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections.
• 2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”.

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