Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme

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Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme

Education required: Bachelor’s (BSc/ BEng) or Master’s degree (MSc/ MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or related field with core mechanical engineering modules, or modules accredited by the IMechE. Graduation by August 2025. 

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English  

Other requirements: Willingness to be geographically mobile (domestic) throughout rotations  

Expected Start date: September 2025 

*You can apply to only one GSK Graduate Programme in the UK 

Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible. This vacancy will close when we have received enough applications, so please apply as soon as you can so your application can be considered.   

Assessment Centre Date: November 2024  

Are you a talented and driven student or graduate eager to make an impact on billions of lives? Apply for the Mechanical Engineering programme at GSK today! 

The GSK Graduate Program offers a unique opportunity to join our Global Supply Chain and play a key role in delivering life-saving medicines and vaccines to people in over 90% of the world.  

At GSK, we are on an exciting journey to establish a world-class global supply chain that will support the delivery of our new product portfolio and pipeline. Within the Global Supply Chain business (GSC), our dedicated teams are responsible for manufacturing and distributing medicines and vaccines worldwide. They oversee every stage of production, from ensuring the creation of high-quality products at our manufacturing sites to developing effective supply forecasting and managing regulatory inspections—all powered by digital, data, and analytics.  

We are seeking highly motivated graduates who are eager to grow into future engineering, operational, and technical roles within GSC. These positions involve working at our manufacturing sites to ensure the implementation of the latest, safe, efficient, and reliable processes and equipment. This programme presents an opportunity for you to cultivate your skills in an industry that is undergoing radical changes in the way it develops and manufactures products. 

Ahead together with tailored training and career development  

Whilst on the graduate programme, you can expect the following benefits: 

• Challenging and supportive environment for your professional and personal growth  
• Opportunities to network and enhance visibility with senior leaders who will mentor, coach, and support you with career planning  
• Development of technical skills through valuable on-the-job experience  
• Work in roles and projects that are tailored according to your discipline, with the aim of meeting your aspirations, strengths and ambitions and the needs of the business   
• Access to a generous personal development budget to accelerate learning and professional growth  
• Kaizens – short-term breadth projects that offer potential international exposure  

What will you do?  

You could gain experience in: 

• Project management of new equipment from design to installation and commissioning   
• Capital project execution   
• Continuous Improvement: Increase manufacturing efficiencies through analysing machine data, root causing breakdowns and identifying improvements that increase equipment performance  
• Reliability engineering, reviewing equipment uptime and availability  
• Safety & Ergonomic initiatives   
• Energy management and sustainability projects  
• Cutting-edge technologies in precision engineering  
• Work in primary and secondary pharmaceutical manufacturing environments 

You will have the opportunity to work towards Chartered Engineer status during and after the programme if you wish. 

What are we looking for?  

• Technical aptitude, a passion for engineering, and a keen interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing  
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and growth, along with strong interpersonal skills and a positive approach  
• The ability to listen, learn, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives through high-quality work  
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with a collaborative approach to teamwork  
• Self-motivation, proactiveness, and a strong eagerness for development and learning  
• Analytical, organized, and process-driven, with exceptional attention to detail  
• High adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and embrace change  

This programme is ideal for highly motivated individuals who are eager to embark on their careers in a complex manufacturing environment. Candidates should naturally embody GSK culture and demonstrate the potential to become outstanding subject matter experts. 

What do we offer you?  

• A competitive salary  
• An annual bonus based on company performance  
• Relocation Allowance (eligibility will be confirmed once your first location is confirmed)  
• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance which includes 24-hour access to an online GP  
• Well-being programmes to encourage mindfulness and support your mental needs  
• Option to opt into our share save plan which gives you long-term incentives by linking your rewards to our longer-term performance  
• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource groups that focus on encouraging inclusion & diversity   
• Employee recognition programmes and awards to reward exceptional achievements  
• An opportunity to learn commercial skills from experienced colleagues and access to senior leaders to help guide your career development  
• Formal and informal technical and soft skills training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching and mentoring by senior leaders, your manager, your peers, and a mix of virtual & in person courses  

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. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, itʼs also about making GSK a place where people can thrive.

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.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.