Modern Apprenticeship - Electrical​/Instrumentation Engineering

Position: Modern Apprenticeship - Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering  2026

Site Name: UK - Angus - Montrose
Posted Date: Jan 16 2026

Joining GSK’s Apprenticeship Program – 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 Maths 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 Forth Valley College / Dundee and Angus College.

Expected start date

July 2026

Duration

4 years

Final date to receive applications

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 between 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?

Aaron Millar, Montrose Site, Electrical/Instrument 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

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, helping to ensure we can make the medicines and vaccines that we supply to patients.

This is a 4‑year practical, hands‑on apprenticeship where you’ll be working towards a Level 3 Engineering/Electrical/Instrument Technician qualification through Forth Valley College.

Your studies are fully funded by GSK, and through your day‑day work you’ll have…