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Environment Health & Safety Higher Level Apprenticeship
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:
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grades 9-5 (A*-C) including English Language (not Literature), Science and Maths
- Two A levels (not including general studies) at C or above
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?:
- I am part of an organisation manufacturing medicines for those who need them. It makes me feel like I have a real purpose in my role
- I want to make sure that everyone is and feels safe at work
- I am passionate about sustainability and waste reduction’
- I enjoy being hands on and involved with a diverse team of like-minded people
- I am also motivated by improving or finding better ways of doing things
- I want to work in a role where I feel valued for my contribution, have opportunities to develop and feel supported by my team
What will you do?
We work hard to build a healthy, resilient, high-performing workforce and this includes ensuring our workplace is the best and safest it can be for our employees and the environment.
You’ll be working towards specialist health and safety qualifications through a blended approach of day study and block release. You will gain a solid foundation and comprehensive understanding of health and safety in the workplace, environmental legislation and our sustainability goals.
As you grow in your knowledge, you will become responsible for safety auditing and risk reduction projects as well as taking on safety improvement projects. There are many opportunities for you to gain specialist knowledge and skills in areas such as industrial hygiene, fire safety, process safety and capital projects. Alongside this, you will gain a robust understanding of the risk assessment process as you begin to advise the business on EHS matters as an EHS advisor.
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.
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 Ware Apprenticeship programme at GSK today!
Join a large early talent community, with a strong social network of over 20 apprentices, and lots of opportunities for activities and engagement
Make a difference to people’s lives by playing your part in helping GSK to deliver life-saving respiratory devices and tablets to millions of patients across the world
Work at the Ware GSC Site where we put quality and safety first, and where you will be supported and developed in an encouraging and friendly environment
Ahead together with tailored training and career development
This is a 4 year practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards a Higher Safety, Health and Environment qualification as well as a NEBOSH diploma.
What do we offer you?
- Starting salary of £18,500 increasing to £23,520 after 1 year (subject to review annually) + annual bonus based on company performance
- Kickstart a long-term and rewarding career with nationally recognized qualifications - Lots of our current team started their careers as Apprentices so this is a great starting point!
- All costs of your apprenticeship covered by GSK
- Eligibility for NUS Extra card providing you with discounts to many high street and online outlets.
- Access to NxtGen – a social group where you can connect with other GSK apprentices nationally & internationally
- Access to private healthcare and well-being programmes
- Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements
About GSK
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 organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.
GSK Apprenticeships are a brilliant alternative to college courses or university. As one of the worldʼs leading biopharma companies, we offer an on-the-job learning experience that really stands out. Youʼll earn a salary for performing a real role – with your practical experience backed by classroom sessions
We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together
How to apply
To apply for this programme and to find out more, please click on the apply button below.
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.
