Automation Engineering GSK Graduate Programme, UK, 2025

Join the GSK Automation Engineering Graduate Programme – UK, 2025: Help us get ahead of disease together

Education required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics Technology Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with an interest in automation, robotics, systems, software, and/or cybersecurity. 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: May/June 2025

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

The GSK Graduate Programme 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 two year graduate programme, you can expect the following benefits:

• Professional Growth: A challenging and supportive environment for your professional and personal growth.
• Technical Mentorship: Opportunities to network and enhance visibility with senior leaders who will mentor, coach, and support you with career planning.
• Technical Skills Development: Valuable on-the-job experience tailored to Automation Engineering to meet your aspirations, strengths, and ambitions.
• Personal Development Budget: Access to a generous budget to accelerate learning and professional growth.
• Global Exposure: Kaizens – short-term breadth projects that offer potential international exposure.

What will you do?

During the programme, you will have the opportunity to:

• Impactful Projects: Lead and support automation initiatives that enhance our manufacturing operations. From optimizing control systems to implementing smart manufacturing projects, your work will directly contribute to a more sustainable future.
• Data-Driven Insights: Dive into the world of digital technologies, AI, and data science. Gain hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Sustainability Focus: Play a crucial role in ensuring that our processes are not only efficient but also environmentally responsible. Work on projects that align with global sustainability standards and contribute to a greener planet.
• Performance Optimization: Enhance the performance of our control systems, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Lead Automation Projects: Define and implement design improvements, upgrade and install control systems, and ensure compliance with international standards.
• Smart Manufacturing: Get involved in innovative projects that leverage data and technology to transform our manufacturing processes.
• Cybersecurity: Identify and mitigate potential cybersecurity risks related to our operational technology.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Learn about working in a highly regulated industry and understand the critical role automation plays in our supply chain.

Montrose Site Information

A thriving hub of innovation and production spread across 45 acres of picturesque coastline, nestled just 30 miles from Dundee and Aberdeen. Our graduate program attracts talent from various fields, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment.

At Montrose, we focus on making primary ingredients for a variety of products, which are then sent to other sites to be turned into tablets, creams, inhalers, and more. With over 70 years of history, our site mixes tradition with modern advancements.

We are constantly working on projects to improve our buildings, equipment, and processes to ensure better product quality, safety, and efficiency. Our Automation team is key to these efforts, especially in maintaining and upgrading our main control system, Emerson DeltaV, across different areas. We also manage various equipment like boilers and water systems.

Right now, we’re upgrading our DeltaV systems to the latest versions, which not only boosts our operations but also provides great learning opportunities for our team members.

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

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

Let’s do this!

You’ll find hints, tips and guidance on our recruitment process on our website

Learn more about the application process gsk.to/ECprocess

Once you’ve submitted your online application form, you’ll need to complete two online assessments prior to the assessment centre stage and as part of this, you’ll be asked about your motivation for the role: We’d like to hear about why you applied to this role and your motivation for the business area you’ve applied to. You will be asked a second question on what strengths, skills or interests you have that will enable you to be successful in this role. Please be as targeted as you can!

Top tip #1: Make sure you save this job description for reference throughout the process, it will really help you prepare for the different stages in your application. 

Top tip #2: Don’t forget to register on our GSK insight & engagement platform https://gsk.connectr.co.uk/getahead/ to learn more about working at GSK, our culture and application processes. 

You can learn more about GSK and our careers here https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/

Our Graduate Programmes are designed to accelerate the development of graduates who don’t have significant previous professional work experience in the area to which they are applying. Of course, many graduates who join the programme have worked while studying or after graduation. If you’ve already developed substantial experience working in a professional role in your sector, while you would be able to apply for this programme, you may also want to look at direct entry roles in our businesses, as these may be the best way to build on your existing skills and expertise and develop a career at GSK.

Apply now!

We’re 100% open to all talent – whatever your gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the diversity of our patients. And, because it’s the right thing to do. 

You can learn more about Inclusion and diversity at GSK gsk.to/Inclusion

If applying to one of GSK’s Graduate programmes in the UK, please be advised that you must have and be able to evidence the right to work in the UK before the start date of your programme.

GSK’s ability to make and honour any offer to you will be subject to the UK government immigration rules applicable at the time. Any offers will be made subject to immigration status being confirmed. GSK welcomes applications from everyone, however there are Government restrictions on who can be sponsored.

GSK cannot make any guarantee that you will be eligible for sponsorship and GSK keeps its approach under review in line with new government guidance as it is published. Sponsorship is also based on business needs.

Need help with your application?

Please email us at UK.EarlyCareers@gsk.com and let us know how we can help you. 

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to our process which might help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities.

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