Closing Date for Application: Saturday 03/01/2026 Summer Internship –Manufacturing Location: Ripley, Derby Company: Manthorpe Building Products, part of Genuit Group Duration: 6 weeks starting in July 2026. Salary: £3,500 Who We Are Manthorpe Building Products is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic injection moulded, vacuum formed and extruded products for the building industry. What You’ll Be Doing As an intern on our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in process improvement and manufacturing operations. Your work will include: Work with our team to identify and improve processes. You’ll engage in hands-on analysis of production lines and map out workflow processes. Dive deep into a specific production line, mapping the workflow and identifying at least three key areas for improvement—think reducing cycle time or minimising equipment downtime. Compile your findings into a concise report with actionable recommendations, along with a presentation to share with the team, sparking discussions on potential changes. Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking an intern who brings a mix of curiosity, practical thinking, and a passion for improvement. Ideal candidates will have: An interest in and familiarity with fields such as Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex processes Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal A hands-on approach and willingness to engage directly with production environments Sharp attention to detail and an understanding of basic safety protocols in an industrial setting A creative, curious mindset with a drive to ask questions, explore ideas, and suggest improvements What’s in it for You Hands on industry experience working directly within a manufacturing environment Skill development in workflow analysis, process improvement, and technical communication - key areas for careers in engineering and operations A chance to make a difference by identifying and recommending changes that could improve efficiency and reduce waste Mentorship and collaboration, working closely with experienced professionals in manufacturing, future academic or career pursuits Presentation and reporting experience that will sharpen your ability to communicate technical findings in a professional environment What to Expect if You’re Shortlisted An on site assessment day in a group setting. This will be based at our Ripley site in Derby. Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.