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. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. 

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. 

Register on our GSK candidate insight and engagement platform GSK Get Ahead – Connectr to learn more about working at GSK, our culture and the application processes. 

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 

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.   

We want you to feel truly motivated and passionate about the Apprenticeship you choose. Take the time to research thoroughly before applying, as you’ll need to show us why this role is the role for you. Wishing you the best of luck 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 Apprenticeship programme at GSK today! 

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

• Fraser Clark, Montrose Site, Mechanical Apprentice: 

“A modern apprenticeship gives you the practical along with the theory, so you basically earn, and you learn and work with great people along the way.” 

Ahead together with tailored training and career development 

This is a 4-year practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards a level 3 Engineering Technician qualification through Dundee and Angus College for Mechanical. 

Your studies are fully funded by GSK, and through your day-day work you’ll have lots of opportunities to apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-world manufacturing environment. 

You will have a buddy and/or mentor who will help you to prepare for joining GSK and who will be there to offer support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship 

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 along site highly trained and highly motivated people 

• You will be trained on how to maintain the plant on our 47-acre (about twice the area of Chicago's Millennium Park) 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 cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings, and financial wellbeing support.  

• 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 to help you make the best of your programme. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.  

• 2 volunteering days per year, called “Together Days” 

Let’s do this!