Year in Industry - Engineering Placement 2026

Overview

Year in Industry – Engineering Placement 2026

Join to apply for the Year in Industry – Engineering Placement 2026 role at Spirax Sarco.

Responsibilities

• Work across Future Technology and Mechanical Engineering teams on high-temperature heat pump development and advanced thermal systems.
• Support experimental testing, analyse performance data, and refine system models to shape sustainable solutions in the energy and decarbonisation sector.
• Gain hands-on experience in system design, component specification, technical documentation, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Contribute to projects that support Spirax Group’s purpose of creating sustainable value and an equitable working culture.

Qualifications

• Engineering student (Bachelor’s or Master’s) with a requirement to complete a work placement.
• Curious mindset, strong analytical thinking, and drive to make a real impact.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate across diverse teams and projects.

Programme Details

This Year in Industry placement offers experience across Spirax Sarco’s Steam Specialties business. The programme is based in Cheltenham, UK, and runs for 12 months (July 2026 – July 2027). You will join a global organisation with 10,000+ colleagues across 67 countries.

Spirax Group is a FTSE 100 company specialising in steam solutions, electric thermal energy management, pumping, and fluid path technologies.

12-month placements are available across multiple areas, including 12 listed functions within the programme such as Engineering, Portfolio Management, Human Resources, Project Management Office, Commercial & Data, Environment, Health & Safety, Marketing & Business.

Requirements

• Applicants must be taking part in an agreed university placement scheme and have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, full-time, for the duration of the 12-month placement (July 2026 – July 2027).

Key Dates

Application Closing Date: Sunday 19 October 2025. Assessment Centre on-site in Cheltenham: Tuesday 25 November or Tuesday 2 December 2025. (Assessment date depends on area of interest; please notify in advance if unavailable.)

Benefits

Competitive salary (plus discretionary bonus), flexible working, and comprehensive benefits including 27 days holiday, 3 days paid volunteering leave, private healthcare, enhanced pension, life assurance, free onsite parking, and access to a personal discounts portal. Additional benefits are provided through Spirax Group’s inclusion commitments.

Inclusion & Culture

Spirax Group promotes an inclusive, equitable culture where everyone can be themselves. Flexible working requests are considered, and the Group Inclusion Commitments cover additional support and leave options. Disability Confident Employer status is available for applicants.