Electrical Engineering (Multiple Roles & Locations) Industrial Placement, UK 2026

Overview

Site: UK - Hertfordshire - Ware, UK - West Sussex - Worthing. Posted Date: Sep .

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career - to take on a real role with genuine impact. You'll take on challenging tasks within live projects or assignments and you'll also get to learn from others in your team and other parts of GSK whilst developing your skills and gaining valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.

Roles Available in Location: Ware, Worthing

Responsibilities and Role Details

Role 1 - Ware

Overview of the Department

The Ware Utilities and Facilities Capital Projects Team are responsible for the delivery of investments and upgrades across the campus, including manufacturing and R&D Infrastructure from inception through to closeout. We are responsible for a wide range of projects from welfare and office refurbishment through the quality critical manufacturing equipment and facilities. We deliver approximately £30m per annum in site investment, so there is plenty of opportunity for interesting and varied projects.

Key Placement Learnings

• Assist in the planning and execution of capital projects, including site expansions, facility upgrades, and equipment installations.
• Support project managers in developing project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• You will also have the opportunity to lead your own project activities
• Conduct research and gather data to support project feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, EHS, quality and operations, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in site inspections, safety audits, and quality control checks.
• Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and technical documentation.

Role 2 - Worthing

Overview of Department

No two days are the same within the electrical department. One day could involve designing and organising the installation of a new VSD in line with a motor, whilst the 2nd could involve switching the 11Kv network in preparation of a new substation complete with associated switchgear. With the current trend of electrifying services, the GSK Worthing site electrical infrastructure is constantly adapting and improving to facilitate this goal. With capital investment agreed, new substations are being installed with the exciting proposal of several large PV arrays which are in line with the company's sustainable energy pledge. Alongside the LV/HV infrastructure works, we have ongoing works to improve safety critical services such as the fire alarm to ensure the system is compliant with British Standards. The electrical engineering team also supports the internal Manufacturing, Packaging and Utilities departments, this offers a great insight into each department and how they are fundamental to the GSK Worthing site. This support and coordination also extends to the sub-contracting companies which play a pivotal part in the development, improvement works associated with capital projects and with the remedial / maintenance tasks assigned to the compliance team.

Key Placement Learnings

• Investigating new engineering technologies to improve plant and maintenance techniques.
• Development and implementation of maintenance best practice.
• Supporting delivery of electrical installations, remedial and improvement works
• Specifying new equipment and components
• Performing root cause analysis investigations and contributing to safety and quality risk assessments
• Carrying out continuous improvement activities to ensure good manufacturing practice
• Extensive hands-on experience in testing, preventive and corrective maintenance, and commissioning of medium and low voltage switchgear facilities
• Working with a leading energy distributor in the design, installation, and delivery of a new 11 kV distribution system

Apply now!

These placement opportunities have the following recruitment stages - you must successfully pass each stage to be offered a placement year with GSK for 2026:

1. Eligibility Form
2. GSK Digital Assessment
3. Virtual Assessment Centre or Virtual Interview

You can find hints and tips on our recruitment process and get guidance from real GSK mentors on our Early Careers Hub here. We're 100% open to all talent. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the inclusion of our patients and because it's the right thing to do. You can learn more about Inclusion at GSK here. For more information about GSK and our careers please visit our website here.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education required: To apply for this placement, you must be currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Other requirements: You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement.

If you have already graduated with a bachelor's degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Expected Start date: July 2026

Duration: 1 year (approximately)

Salary: A salary of £25,400 plus a bonus.

Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required

Application Closing: Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
• Access to wellbeing platform and support services, including 24/7 confidential helpline, mindfulness and financial wellbeing support.
• Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour online GP access.
• Optional Support: identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups for networking and development.
• IPUnite and related networking and pre-joining webinars.
• 2 volunteering days per year.

Company and Equal Opportunity

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any basis prohibited under applicable law.

GSK supports an agile working culture and is open to discussing flexible options and reasonable adjustments in the application process.

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