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Global Manufacturing and Supply (includes opportunities in Production, Engineering and Science)
What do we do?
Each year GSK spends £3 billion on the production of our products within a global network of 77 sites in 37 countries. As a result our operations are hugely complex and high-tech, delivering 1200 different branded products to 140 markets worldwide.
Our mission within GMS (Global Manufacturing and Supply) is to become a high performance organisation which supports the commercial ambitions of GSK by demonstrating world-class excellence in people, processes, and technology.
Who do we want?
GlaxoSmithKline is looking for fresh new talent to join the organisation to help us grow our business and produce our technical experts of the future.
Details of our Production, Engineering & Science opportunities are as follows:
Production
We have opportunities in the following areas of production:
- Manufacturing and Packaging support
- Customer Planning / Demand Forecasting
- Planning*
Both of these roles require you to be studying towards any Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Science based degree.
* For the planning role you could also be studying any business related degree
The placements are located at our Coleford and Montrose sites.
Engineering
We are looking for the following types of Engineers:
- Chemical
- Electrical
- Project
- Automation / Control Engineers
You should be studying any of a variety of Engineering degrees including:
Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Controls, Automation, and Instrumentation Engineering.
The placements are located in the following areas: Barnard Castle, Weybridge, Worthing, Ware and Montrose.
Science
We are recruiting for roles in a number of science-based disciplines this year, including:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Microbiology
- NPI Technology
- Production Operator
- Supply and Logistics
- Materials Science
- Process Chemistry
You must be studying a degree related to any of the above areas:
These placement opportunities are at a variety of UK locations including: Barnard Castle, Irvine, Worthing, Ware and Montrose.
Whichever role you chose to apply for, our placements will provide you with an excellent opportunity to use and develop your technical knowledge and experience in a large, fast-paced environment.
What can we offer?
The Industrial Placements we offer will give you a great insight into the inner workings of our truly global organisation, in addition to providing you with new skills and experiences you will value throught your career.
You will get support from your managers and team mates throughout your year with us, and when nearing the end of the placement you may be considered for the Technical Development Programme (see further details) or a direct entry role at one of our sites, on completion of your degree.
