Are you looking to gain real‑world engineering experience in a fast‑paced, innovative manufacturing environment? EGGER Barony is offering exciting summer placement opportunities for motivated students with a passion for engineering, problem‑solving, and learning on the job.
This is your chance to join one of Europe’s leading wood‑based materials manufacturers and work alongside experienced professionals who will help you grow your skills and confidence.
City: Auchinleck (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 6683 Department: Maintenance
What You Will Be Doing
As a Summer Engineering Placement student, you will support our electrical or mechanical engineering teams on a variety of tasks that keep our modern production facility running efficiently. Your responsibilities may include:
1. Assisting with maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement tasks
2. Working with experienced engineers to support planned and reactive maintenance
3. Gaining hands‑on experience with industrial machinery and plant equipment
4. Contributing to efficiency, reliability, and safety improvements within the site
5. Participating in team meetings and learning how engineering supports wider production goals
6. Involved in progressive expansion and modernisation of the production facility
Safety Responsibilities
7. At EGGER, safety is our top priority. As part of the placement, you will be expected:
8. To ensure that all operations and related tasks are conducted safely, and that any incidents, accidents, or hazards are promptly reported.
9. To follow all Health & Safety procedures, ensuring the correct use and care of safety equipment at all times.
10. To carry out any other reasonable tasks in line with the role and level of responsibility.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from students studying:
11. Electrical Engineering
12. Mechanical Engineering
13. Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or other relevant fields
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
14. Enthusiastic about engineering and hands‑on learning
15. A good communicator and team player
16. Safety‑conscious, responsible, and proactive
17. Curious, motivated, and eager to develop your technical skills
What We Offer
18. Valuable practical experience in a modern, high‑tech manufacturing environment
19. Support and mentoring from experienced engineers
20. Insight into how engineering drives performance in a global business
21. A friendly workplace and a strong safety culture
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361