Trainee Project Engineer - 1 yr FTC ( sandwich year summer '24- summer '25)

Alfa Laval

  • Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Alfa Laval is looking for aTrainee Project Engineer ( Business Placement Year )At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.Who are you?You are an ambitious student who is motivated and keen to learn. You have a ‘can- do’ attitude and desire to learn new skills. You are mechanically minded with a good understanding of engineering principles and hold a keen interest in Project Management. You are confident in a team setting.About the jobThis role is a Business Placement year ( sandwich year summer '24- summer '25).The role will be based at our offices in Keele University where we have recently established a modern work setting to support the execution of our projects.Alfa Laval is a global brand with a huge presence worldwide. Here in the UK, the position is within the Food and Water division, in a department responsible for project delivery, predominantly in Waste Water for thickening and dewatering applications.Alfa Laval’s role is to work with main contractors to install our in house manufactured equipment into a customer’s process. The scope of work can vary but mostly involves seeing a project move through: Design – Manufacture - Installation – Commissioning.The role will be to work alongside and support an already established project team. To learn and understand the fundamentals of project delivery in a structured environment as well as exposure to business to business operational functions.As the year placement progresses the candidate will have the ability to grow and focus their own workload with a view of being able to execute a project autonomously.Alfa Laval will provide:
  • A competitive salary
  • A modern working environment
  • Work tools including laptop and mobile phone
  • Support with final year project
  • Opportunity to explore other divisions and products
The candidate will be expected to travel to AL facilities and sites across the UK so ideally will hold a full driving license. The candidate will be office based at Keele University IC3.Why work for usAlfa Laval UK&I currently provide a wide range of benefits, schemes, and initiatives for our employees including:
  • Holiday entitlement of 25 days + Bank holidays
  • Simply Health – Health cash plan available to enter worth over £2500 annually
  • Onsite parking
  • Life Assurance – 4X annual salary when you remain in the pension
  • Training and Career Development potential
This role will remain open until a suitable candidate has been foundAlfa Laval are an equal rights employer.#LI-FJ1

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