You will work across multiple functions – including production, maintenance, technical, quality, and support services – to identify opportunities for digital improvement, streamline existing processes, and support the transition from legacy and Excel‑based solutions to more integrated Microsoft 365 tools. This placement is ideally suited to a self‑driven individual who is passionate about combining manufacturing knowledge with digital innovation and who is keen to make a measurable impact.
City: Hexham (UK)
Contract Type: Full‑time
Job Code: 6861
Department: Other Technical / Production
You will:
- Support the delivery of digitalisation and process improvement projects across production departments.
- Analyse current workflows and identify inefficiencies, particularly in manual or Excel‑based processes.
- Develop and implement improved digital solutions using e.g. Microsoft 365 tools, Power Automate, SQL and Knime.
- Assist in the standardisation and simplification of data collection, reporting, and communication processes.
- Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and technical teams to understand operational needs.
- Support the implementation of data‑driven decision‑making tools and dashboards.
- Assist in testing, documenting, and rolling out new digital tools and systems.
- Work with teams to identify practical use cases for Microsoft Copilot and support colleagues in understanding how AI‑assisted tools can enhance their daily tasks, productivity, and decision‑making.
- Promote awareness and adoption of Copilot capabilities, including guidance on effective use in areas such as reporting, documentation, communication and workflow automation (within company governance frameworks).
- Provide user support, guidance and training to colleagues adopting new digital solutions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help drive a culture of innovation within the site.
- Support teams to explore application cases for Copilot to improve.
Qualifications
- Currently in your second year studying towards a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, IT, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong interest in manufacturing environments and industrial processes.
- Demonstrable IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft 365 applications and a programming language (e.g., VBA, SQL).
- High level of attention to detail and structured working approach.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to understand and improve processes.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Self‑motivated, proactive and eager to contribute to real business improvements.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 applications and Knime is desirable.
- Basic understanding of databases, data structures, or programming concepts.
- Awareness of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.
Opportunity
- A unique opportunity to work on real‑world digitalisation projects in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to a wide range of technical, production and support functions.
- Hands‑on experience with modern digital tools and technologies.
- The chance to make a tangible impact on operational efficiency and workflows.
- Mentoring and support from experienced technical and production leaders.
- Development of both technical and professional skills in an industrial setting.
Benefits
- 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.
