12-Month Engineering Placement In Immingham
Company: VPI
Job Profile Name: Electrical Engineering Internship
Location: Rosper Rd, South Killingholme, Immingham, DN40 3DZ
Length of Programme: 1 year
Salary: £24,401
Start Date: September 2026
What is the role?
A year in industry with VPI is a great opportunity to put the theory you are learning into practise at one of the largest energy producers in the UK operating 4 Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), a large Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant.
This is a placement where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference. Not only will you learn valuable skills as you start out on your career, but you will also be doing so at one of our Operational sites that provide invaluable power and stability to the National Grid.
You will have the opportunity to support the Electrical Engineering team in managing technical risks associated with electrical assets across all sites and assist in planning and executing major Electrical Engineering projects.
Desirable competencies include familiarity with synchronous and induction machines and operation of the UK National Grid. A basic understanding of electrical protection, excitation, and battery systems is advantageous but not essential.
Additional Benefits
* 25 days holiday: This will be prorated, plus bank holidays.
* Insurance: Life Assurance – 6x base salary.
* Overtime: 1.5x salary (must be pre-approved).
* Pension: Scottish Widows, includes employer contribution to a maximum of 10% (employee 5%).
* Perkbox: Points and benefits program, including £50 annual Christmas gift via Perkbox rewards.
* Site Gym.
* Membership of site Sports and Social club.
* Free parking at site.
* Free EV charging at sites.
Who is suitable to apply?
Working towards a degree in a MEng, BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering students. Please include details of modules taken on your CV.
Can be within a 1-hour commute from the power station site without relocation.
Full Right to work in the UK.
A valid Driving License and access to a car is essential.
Happy to be on site 5 days a week.
A positive 'can do' mentality, self-motivated, setting the right behaviours.
An ability to think laterally and flexibly to deliver solutions and a 'process driven' focus to delivery.
Desire to learn about the UK power market.
Good organisational skills.
Strong IT and Microsoft office capabilities.
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