- Company: Bosch
- Location: Chesterfield, England
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 27/11/2026
About the role
Worcester Bosch is looking for an undergraduate student to join them for a 13-month placement year starting in summer 2027. This full-time role offers a hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, allowing you to work on live issues and lead continuous improvement projects. You will balance office work with time on the shop floor, gaining exposure to various engineering disciplines and project environments.
Responsibilities
- Improve and maintain daily operations in the Weld and Press areas of the Clay Cross Manufacturing plant.
- Assist with manufacturing projects and support the launch of new products.
- Participate in and lead Continuous Improvement Projects.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external legislation for manufacturing processes.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Solve live problems on manufacturing processes to keep production running smoothly.
Requirements
- Undergraduate student studying an Engineering-focused degree, seeking a 13-month placement year.
- Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
- Adaptable to changing environments and confident in challenging ideas.
- High attention to detail and the ability to communicate confidently at all levels.
- IT literate with confidence in MS Office and willingness to learn specialist systems.
- Full and valid Driving Licence.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (welding, assembly, testing, automation) and quality tools (FMEA, SPC).
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing techniques.
- Valid Right To Work in the UK for the entirety of the placement year.
Pay and benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Access to the Perkbox Benefits platform.
- Discounts on products from across the Bosch Group.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Membership to the Bosch Social Club, offering discounts for you and up to five friends or family members.
- Volunteering days and a policy to support growing families.
- Health and wellbeing support, including over 200 trained mental health first aid champions and a free employee assistance programme.
How to apply
Apply directly on Bosch’s own careers website. Omadaily never charges job seekers.
