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 earn 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. We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.

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 Math’s at a B or above, a Science subject and English at C or above
• 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 with site 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 (subject to review annually, this may change in line with living wage) + annual bonus based on company performance.
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
• Access to our wellbeing platform with resources for mental health, resilience and financial wellbeing.
• Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.
• Salary sacrifice options for identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Option to opt into our share save plan linked to longer-term performance.
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and mentoring.
• NxtGen community for Early Careers participants with development, networking and social connections.
• 2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days”.

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GSK is 100% open to all talent – regardless of gender, marital status, religion, age, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We recruit the right people from diverse backgrounds to better serve our patients. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.