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Welcome to the world of Henry
About us:
At Numatic we take immense pride in being a world leader in designing, engineering, developing and manufacturing state of the art cleaning equipment. We are committed to continuously enhancing and developing our product range and offer great value reliable cleaning equipment with innovative technologies that deliver sustainable solutions. We employ over 1200 people on our 40-acre campus in Chard, Somerset where we are currently investing over £40million to support the expansion of our product offering.
We are looking for 4 enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager-to-learn designers to join our R+D Team for a placement year. Our R+D Facilities are a fantastic place to learn, develop and grow. The placement aims to provide the successful applicant with a grounding in design for industry, production and an introduction into design for manufacture.
The Opportunity:
This role will be based at our Head Office campus in the heart of Somerset, Chard, and you will undertake a tailored 1-year programme. Your time will be primarily focused on growing your design and delivery skills, plus broadening your knowledge in a manufacturing setting. In addition to receiving first class training, we will also provide you with exposure to our senior leaders across the business, providing you with an opportunity to showcase your talents.
What you'll be doing:
* Participate and continue with own learning and studies whilst completing a range of routine duties and tasks.
* Work within a workshop or test laboratory environment as required.
* Contribute in various, routine design projects from concept to completion, seeking advice on requirements from relevant internal managers.
* Contribute with production and maintenance of detailed specifications, objectives, requirements and documentation throughout a development cycle.
* Listen to feedback to gain skills and improve own knowledge on design and project work.
* Engage and learn from internal specialists, to ensure own knowledge base is solution focused to support continuous improvement through innovation and commercialisation.
* Ensure attention to detail, seek feedback on rectification of error when engaged on project work.
* Use creativity; develop interests in your area of specialism.
SALARY: £30,649 per year
CLOSE DATE: 27/10/2025
START DATE: September 2026
This role will be based at our Head Office campus in the heart of Somerset, in Chard.
Benefits:
* 6.35 weeks paid leave per year (+ additional day per year up to 5 years service)
* Flexible working/hybrid (role dependent)
* 38 hour working week
* Company pension and lift insurance
* Lifestyle: Employee discounts including Dell, Microsoft, gym membership, retailers, holidays
* Cycle2work scheme
* Referral incentive
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)