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Placements are open to 2nd, 3rd and 4th Year Undergrads, MSc, and Postgraduate Students.

As a digital technology intern, you’ll be working on an exciting live project integrating new technologies into a manufacturing or engineering business. This is a paid roll, offering you the opportunity to work for a top maker, and be given the chance to test out all your skills and knowledge gained at university. Plus, the placement will be tailored to align with your own career interests and needs.

Apply today, and you could gain a crucial stepping stone into your career as a maker or engineer. It’s the chance to turn theory into practice and get first-hand experience of how a UK manufacturing business works.

WORR Metal Fabrication LTD

WORR Ltd Little Bedford Street North Shields NE29 6NW

WORR Metal Fabrication LTD are seeking a highly motivated and innovative intern to support our Made Smarter Adoption initiative by developing a digital solution for planning and time management within our workshop. This project aims to digitise job scheduling and workshop hours tracking, identify areas where time is being wasted, and utilise data insights to improve project pricing and efficiency. Send cover letter and CV to James English via email to info@worr.co.uk

Desirable Skills: Skills Required Confidence in working with digital technology relevant to the internship project. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. A keen interest in process improvement and digital transformation.

Placement Details

Duration: Flexible 8-12 weeks

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Location: North East

Start Date: 01/Jul/2025

Tekmar Group Project 2

Tekmar Group Unit N791, Grindon Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6SH

Tekmar Group is seeking an Business Analyst Intern – Marine Civils Market Send cover letter and CV to Greg Giles via email at greggiles@tekmar.co.uk

Desirable Skills: Familiarity with IT systems and administration, strong digital literacy, an understanding of business process digitalisation, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to document systems clearly.

Placement Details

Duration: Flexible 8-12 weeks

Salary: Nationalal Minimum Wage

Location: North East

Start Date: 01/Jul/2025

Tekmar Group Project 1

Tekmar Group Unit N791, Grindon Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6SH

Tekmar Group is seeking an intern to support the IT administration team with digital transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing internal systems, processes, and digital capabilities. Send cover letter and CV to Greg Giles via email at greggiles@tekmar.co.uk

Desirable Skills: Familiarity with IT systems and administration, strong digital literacy, an understanding of business process digitalisation, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to document systems clearly.

Placement Details

Duration: Flexible 8-12 weeks

Salary: Nationalal Minimum Wage

Location: North East

Start Date: 01/Jul/2025

Sotech-Optima

Sotech-Optima Unit 2 Traynor Way Peterlee Durham SR8 2RU

Sotech-Optima are seeking a motivated and innovative summer intern to join their Digital team in a dynamic role focused on process digitisation using the Microsoft Power Platform. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to work with PowerApps and Power Automate to transform existing paper-based processes into streamlined digital solutions. Send cover letter and CV to Michael Kelly via email at michaelkelly@sotech-optima.co.uk

Placement Details

Duration: Flexible 8-12 weeks

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Location: North East

Start Date: 01/Jul/2025

Robotic Automation Analyst – Help Shape the Future of UK Manufacturing

The client is a well-established manufacturer based in Royton, Oldham, specialising in the production of plastic goods such as traffic cones. While the company has already invested in automated moulding machinery, several downstream processes – including painting, sticker application, and palletising – remain manual. To continue its digital transformation journey, the company is exploring full production line automation, aiming to increase output, reduce waste, and minimise manual handling. This internship will play a pivotal role in laying the technical and strategic groundwork for that vision.

A leading North West manufacturer of plastic products is seeking a proactive intern to support their next step in factory automation. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real difference in streamlining production and reducing manual processes. You’ll investigate automating painting, labelling, and palletising operations. Working closely with a small internal team, you’ll simulate automation concepts, run cost-benefit analyses, and help shape a roadmap for future investment in smart manufacturing. You’ll be: Researching and recommending practical robotic automation solutions Building simulations to assess productivity and feasibility Producing cost and benefit breakdowns for each key task Preparing a strategic recommendation for future implementation What you’ll need: An interest or background in robotics, automation, or digital manufacturing Strong research and analysis skills Familiarity with simulation or modelling tools Great communication skills to work with technical and operational teams. This project will help a growing UK manufacturer reduce waste, boost productivity, and stay competitive – delivering real value through smart innovation.

Desirable Skills: Research and analysis Simulation or modelling tools (e.g. digital twin, CAD, or process flow software) Communication and presentation skills Interest in robotics and manufacturing improvement

Placement Details

Duration: 300 Hours on a full-time, part-time, or flexible schedule

Salary: £12.60 p/h (£3,780 per placement)

Location: North West

Start Date: ASAP

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Platinum Electrical Engineering

Platinum Electrical Engineering Location E14 The Avenues, 11th Avenue North, TVTE, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 ONJ

Platinum Electrical Engineering are looking for an intern or interns to help with the following project. Work within our existing MRP/ERP system (ODOO), to configure and update our processes for manufacturing to automate, optimise and streamline the system. How to apply Send cover letter and CV to Stephen Maltby via email to info@platinum-eng.co.uk

Desirable Skills: Confidence in working with digital technology relevant to the internship project. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A keen interest in process improvement and digital transformation.

Placement Details

Duration: Flexible 8-12 weeks

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Location: North East

Start Date: ASAP

Intasite Ltd - Project 5

Intasite Ltd LevelQ, Surtees Business Park Stockton on Tees TS18 3HR

Intasite Ltd is looking for an intern to help with a selection of projects. Including: AI-Assisted Induction Video Creation Send cover letter and CV to Danielle Croce via email danielle@intasite.com

Desirable Skills: Confidence in working with digital technology relevant to the internship project. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. A keen interest in process improvement and digital transformation.

Placement Details

Duration: Flexible 8-12 weeks

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Location: North East

Start Date: 01/Jul/2025

Intasite Ltd - Project 4

Intasite Ltd LevelQ, Surtees Business Park Stockton on Tees TS18 3HR

Intasite Ltd is looking for an intern to help with a selection of projects. Including: AI-Powered Support Chatbot Send cover letter and CV to Danielle Croce via email danielle@intasite.com

Desirable Skills: Confidence in working with digital technology relevant to the internship project. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. A keen interest in process improvement and digital transformation.

Placement Details

Duration: Flexible 8-12 weeks

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Location: North East

Start Date: 01/Jul/2025

Intasite Ltd - Project 3

Intasite Ltd LevelQ, Surtees Business Park Stockton on Tees TS18 3HR

Intasite Ltd is looking for an intern to help with a selection of projects. Including: Converting PowerPoint Files to HTML for Faster Content Upload Send cover letter and CV to Danielle Croce via email danielle@intasite.com

Desirable Skills: Confidence in working with digital technology relevant to the internship project. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. A keen interest in process improvement and digital transformation.

Placement Details

Duration: Flexible 8-12 weeks

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Location: North East

Start Date: 01/Jul/2025

Intasite Ltd - Project 2

Intasite Ltd LevelQ, Surtees Business Park Stockton on Tees TS18 3HR

Intasite Ltd is looking for an intern to help with a selection of projects. Including: Database Optimisation to Improve Platform Speed Send cover letter and CV to Danielle Croce via email danielle@intasite.com

Desirable Skills: Confidence in working with digital technology relevant to the internship project. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. A keen interest in process improvement and digital transformation.

Placement Details

Duration: Flexible 8-12 weeks

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Location: North East

Start Date: 01/Jul/2025

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