Process Engineer Undergraduate

You will complete a 12 month placement within the Raw Board Production department, providing departmental administrative tasks and operational support with a focus on process development and quality.

City: Hexham (UK)    Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 6179   Department: Production  

To start summer 2026

What you'll be doing

• Undertake specific projects as allocated by the Process Engineer and Plant Director, making improvement recommendations where appropriate. This may also involve assisting other departments.
• Perform all allocated tasks for the department in a timely and accurate manner.
• Liaise with internal / external parties when required.
• Operate in an efficient and safe manner and also in compliance with any specified risk assessments / method statements.
• Assist / support with production work as required.
• Maintain / create reports, technical specifications, statistics and other written documents.
• Complete and prepare technical and quality reports.

What we need from you

• Must have successfully completed two years of an appropriate engineering degree course (you are currently an undergraduate!) such as mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be well organised, efficient and have good communication skills.
• Understanding of statistical analysis / tools.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are important.

What's On Offer?

The opportunity to join the largest, family-owned manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). 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 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.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191