Mechanical Summer Placement

You will be responsible for

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• Acquiring the skills required to work effectively within a Professional Engineering environment.
  
• Supporting members of the Mechanical Engineering Team in the delivery of technical solutions that meet our Customer needs.
  
• Creating and presenting design data to the appropriate Departmental ‘Best Practices’ and utilising industry leading tool sets.
  
• Delivering detailed designs; including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
  
• Producing Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888, including appropriate use of GD&T.
  
• Generating piece parts, assemblies and mechanisms within the constraints defined by the Mechanical Lead.
  
• Working to meet Cost, Schedule and Quality demands.
  

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• Currently undertaking a minimum of a Bachelors level degree Mechanical Engineering (or similar field)
  
• Be a self‑motivated individual, willing to take on new challenges and drive continuous personal development
  
• Strong communication skills across a variety of mediums i.e. written, verbal, digital, etc.
  
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with peers and stakeholders
  
• Adaptable to the ever‑changing demands that will be encountered within the role
  
• Offer novel ideas and methods for solving technical problems, drawing on personal experiences and knowledge learned during academic studies
  
• Demonstrate relevant project work and/or placements in Industry are beneficial, but not essential
  

All of our Summer Placement roles require you to be currently studying a relevant degree discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other STEM subject degrees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, learning and development, and work–life balance.

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• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for placements)
  
• Up to 15% employer contribution to a pension scheme
  
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity
  
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
  

Remuneration for the 13‑week Summer Placement Programme is £25,000.

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom. Contract: Fixed term. Hybrid working.

Apply now!