Graduate Trainees (Engineering And Manufacturing)

Are you looking for a deep commitment to your training and development? Do you want trust and respect in a stimulating, healthy environment? The opportunity to grow in a high-performance culture? The chance to answer the big questions about future healthcare needs – and your own future? The sense of purpose that comes from leading change in an industry that touches millions of lives every day?
 
As a science-led, global healthcare company, we are ideally equipped to meet your aspirations. We discover, make and market well-known consumer products, as well as innovative medicines and vaccines. Everything we do is focused on improving the quality of human life. We believe this makes us a very special company to work for.
 
How can you grow? 
Our business has enormous depth, breadth and influence. We also have bold plans for the future. This means we can offer a range of stimulating opportunities for talented graduates with the potential and ambition to become leaders of our global business.
 
Position: Engineering and Manufacturing
Job Reference: GSK-ENG
Department: Engineering
 
Job Details:
This is a unique opportunity to develop cross-functional expertise in engineering, supply chain, quality, project management and environmental health and safety
 
What are we looking for?
There are a range of opportunities available in our Future Leaders (Graduate Trainee) programme.
We are looking for high achievers with a good academic background (minimum of Second Class Upper) and not more than 25years of age by 31st December, 2013.
In addition, you must demonstrate:
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
High level of integrity, transparency and respect for people
Ability to think innovatively, be customer driven and always seeking continuous improvement
Minimum of 7 credits at one sitting in O’level examinations
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Not more than 2 years working experience (including NYSC experience)
 
Other specific requirements include:   
Minimum of Second Class Upper, in Sciences or Engineering related courses, from a reputable university
 
What’s on offer?
We place huge importance on personal and professional development, and are committed to helping all our people realise their full potential. You will be responsible for driving your own development – we will give you every support to build your individual strengths and maybe discover some hidden talents.
 
The rotational programme will expose you to a great amount of learning. You will take on new challenges while enhancing your technical or functional expertise and improving your business knowledge. This will see you increasing your confidence and gaining priceless communication, planning, organisational, problem-solving, team-working and networking skills.
 
Note You are expected to apply to only one of the graduate positions available. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification