Production Summer Placement

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment? EGGER Barony is offering an exciting summer placement within our Production team - the perfect opportunity to develop your skills, gain real industry insight, and contribute to meaningful work in one of Europe’s leading wood-based materials manufacturers.

City: Auchinleck (UK)    Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 6684   Department: Production  

What you’ll be doing

As a Production Summer Placement Student, you’ll support the team with a variety of important tasks that contribute to safe, efficient, and well-organised operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out key administrative tasks for the Production department accurately and on time.
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders to support departmental needs.
• Assisting with project work, contributing to improvements and departmental initiatives.
• Supporting the creation of reports, statistics, and documentation, helping the team make informed decisions.
• Ensuring safe working practices, reporting any hazards or incidents promptly.
• Following all Health & Safety procedures, ensuring safety equipment is used correctly and maintained to a high standard.

What we’re looking for

• A student currently studying an engineering, manufacturing, business, or related discipline.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confident working with data, documents, and administrative tasks.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn.
• Commitment to working safely at all times.

What you’ll gain

• Valuable experience within a major manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to real production processes and projects.
• Development of professional skills in communication, reporting, and problem-solving.
• Support from experienced colleagues who will help you learn and grow.

We Offer

The opportunity to join a large international manufacturing employer in the region; where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other Benefits Include

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Care Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. 
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361