12-month Engineering Placement In Damhead Creek

VPI

Rochester, United Kingdom
Base: £23,690; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
On-site
Mechanical, c&i or aeronautical engineering degree
Valid driving license and access to a car
Right to work in the uk
VPI is offering a 12-month engineering internship at their Damhead Creek site in Rochester, UK, aimed at students pursuing a degree in engineering. The role provides hands-on experience in the energy sector, focusing on gas and steam turbines and associated systems, while also offering competitive benefits

Job Summary

  • This 12-month placement offers practical experience at one of the UK's largest energy producers operating CCGT and CHP plants.
  • Interns will work directly with the site team on annual maintenance for Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, and Heat Recovery Steam Generators.
  • The role includes competitive benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution, and free EV charging.

Matching Summary

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VPI is offering a 12-month engineering internship at their Damhead Creek site in Rochester, UK, aimed at students pursuing a degree in engineering. The role provides hands-on experience in the energy sector, focusing on gas and steam turbines and associated systems, while also offering competitive benefits.

Salary

Base: £23,690; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 25 days holiday prorated plus bank holidays, life assurance 6x salary, pension up to 10% employer match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical, C&I or Aeronautical Engineering degree
  • Valid Driving License and access to a car
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Ability to commute within 1-hour of site
  • Willingness to work on-site 5 days a week

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of thermal cycles and heat exchangers
  • Basic knowledge of gas turbine fundamentals
  • Positive 'can do' mentality and self-motivation
  • Lateral thinking and flexible problem-solving skills
  • Strong IT and Microsoft Office capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical, C&I, or Aeronautical Engineering
  • Valid Driving License required
  • Access to a personal vehicle required
  • Right to work in the UK required

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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