2026 Technical Internship

We are a recycling technology company working on solutions for a circular future for plastics. Our proprietary technology is a process for chemical recycling, a growing and innovative industry that offers new solutions for plastics and differs from traditional methods of recycling. Chemical recycling converts otherwise non-recyclable plastic waste into resources for producing virgin-quality plastic products. Alongside our R&D pilot plant near Heathrow, we are developing our Demonstration Plant in the Netherlands, which will be capable of processing up to 27,000 tonnes per year of mixed plastic waste.

Our cleantech solutions are powered by a group of ambitious and innovative thinkers, with a shared passion for tackling the most pressing environmental issues. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team in the sustainability sector. This role would suit a self-starter with a passion for clean technology and the circular economy.

This role is intended for university-level students (moving into their 3rd/4th year of studies) and recent graduates, and will run during the period July-September 2026 for a minimum of 8 weeks. You must be able to regularly attend our London offices in-person during this time.

We are looking for an exceptional and passionate intern to join our team and work on process equipment design and simulation projects. We approach internships as a mutual exchange of professional knowledge and skills. We build our internships around specific projects as well as fixed periods, in this case, summer internships.

We have a number of projects in mind and believe this role would be most suited to candidates with the following academic backgrounds, however this list is not exhaustive:

• Chemical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Aeronautical engineering
• Any technical/science/engineering discipline with skills and interest in data analysis (using tools like Excel, Matlab/Octave etc)

Possible Projects That You Could Be Working On Include:

• CFD simulations of chemical recycling process equipment.
• Mechanical design and hands-on engineering work at our West London Pilot Plant assisting with testing and commissioning.

This would be a hybrid role between our central London office (in Borough), our West London Pilot Plant in Iver, and opportunities to work from home. This role is intended to give exposure to all areas of our business but can also be tailored based on particular areas of interest that a candidate has. All of our internships are paid positions.

Personal Qualities:

• A proactive and can-do attitude – willing to push yourself out of your comfort zone.
• Ability to work both with teams and in self-directed work.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Our Company Culture:

As we are committed to creating the best possible engineering processes, we are also committed to building a great workplace. We strive to foster an environment of trust and opportunity, where ambitious people can take pride in their work as individuals and as a team, and are supported to grow. At all levels of our company, there must be flexibility and independence. We trust employees to make their own decisions, and we value those who can work independently and take initiative. We want to support our team in both their personal and professional lives, and understand this means different things for different individuals. With Itero, you’ll have high exposure to other parts of the business, you won’t be boxed into a particular position or level, and we’ll invest in your career development.

Our Approach:

Part of being a great place to work is finding the right people and ensuring they have the conditions to thrive. For us, that means practicing inclusive and non-discriminatory hiring practices, as we believe talent can be found anywhere, but acknowledge that it is not always recognised or uplifted. Our approach to inclusive hiring is something we are actively learning and developing. We are open to feedback on how to improve.