Digital Technology Internships

Miniml is a fast-growing UK-based manufacturing SME specialising in people- and planet-friendly cleaning products across personal care, laundry and household. From our manufacturing site in Silsden, near Bradford, our team manages all core business functions — from production and operations through to sales, marketing and distribution. We supply a growing range of customers, including direct-to-consumer, independent retailers and major partners such as Ocado, Amazon and Booths. Recently named in the FEBE Growth 100 list, Miniml is an ambitious, innovation-led business focused on sustainable growth, continuous improvement and embracing new technologies.

As a fast-moving SME, we offer interns the chance to work close to real business challenges, make a visible impact, and gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment where digital tools, data and smarter ways of working are becoming increasingly important. We are offering a 12-week Digital Internship to help us strengthen our digital capabilities and support our journey toward smarter manufacturing practices. You will contribute to a focused project that drives value for our digital transformation.

SealStop Ltd, based near Pocklington in East Yorkshire, is a family run British manufacturing business creating simple water saving solutions. Our flagship product, SealStop, automatically stops the flow of water when a container is full. Designed and assembled on our family farm, it is used by customers across equestrian, gardening, agriculture, leisure and outdoor living. We are now looking to strengthen how we explain and sell the product online as we grow in the UK and internationally.

We are offering a 12 week Digital Internship focused on consistent and measurable sales through the use of social media. Evaluating the data behind the platform, identifying what content and audiences perform best, and turning those insights into a clear conversion strategy.

Enhanced Control Solutions (ECS) is a growing UK-based SME specialising in engineering and technology, with a focus on keeping modern manufacturing running efficiently and effectively. Built by engineers, we combine hands-on automation expertise with innovative digital solutions to support some of the UK’s leading manufacturers across the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, packaging, utilities and wider industrial sectors.

We are offering a 12-week Digital Internship to support the continued development of our cybersecurity and digital capabilities. You will contribute to a focused project reviewing our current IT, cloud and digital environments, helping to identify cybersecurity risks and opportunities for improvement. A key focus will be supporting the ongoing development of Connect, our patent-pending remote OT connection technology, helping us ensure that as the technology evolves, it continues to meet recognised cybersecurity best practice and provides a secure and resilient solution for our customers.

VG&P is a London-based furniture design and manufacturing business specialising in contemporary furniture for workplace, hospitality and education environments. From our Workshop in Walthamstow and our Design and Sales office in Oval, we design and manufacture a broad range of products, including established furniture collections, configurable solutions and fully bespoke pieces developed to meet specific project requirements.

At VG&P we are focused on strengthening our internal systems, processes and ways of working while maintaining the craftsmanship, flexibility and design quality that define VG&P. This internship forms part of that development and will focus on helping us make better use of our existing systems, improve operational structure and identify practical opportunities for greater consistency and efficiency. The successful candidate will work closely with the directors and wider team, with the opportunity to see the impact of their work implemented within the business.

Hampshire Metal Coatings is a specialist metal finishing company providing coating and surface treatment services to customers across a range of industrial sectors. We are known for our focus on quality, traceability and customer service. As part of our growth plans, we are investing in digital technologies to improve production efficiency, data visibility and decision-making. This internship will support our journey towards smarter, more connected manufacturing.

The intern will support the business in: - Mapping operational workflows across production andadministration. - Reviewing current data collection and reportingprocesses. - Assessing opportunities to maximise use of the DataplateMRP/CRM system. - Supporting digitisation of production job cards throughtablets. - Investigating production KPI display systems. - Developing solutions for real-time visibility of jobs inprogress. - Evaluating options for automated production scheduling. - Supporting production data analysis and reporting. - Identifying opportunities for knowledge capture and workforce resilience.

Pineapple Joes is a UK-based manufacturing SME specialising in supplying uniform in industries ranging from catering and construction, to securing the license from the Ministry of Defence to produce official British Armed Forces merchandise. We are committed to growth, innovation, and digital transformation.

Create original graphics and artwork for direct-to-film (DTF) garment printing, using both traditional design software and AI-powered creative tools. Prepare and optimise customer-supplied artwork for print production, ensuring all designs meet quality and technical requirements. Design engaging promotional content for social media, edit and enhance images, and assist in creating product mock-ups, branding materials, and visual assets. Working closely with the team, you will contribute creative ideas for marketing campaigns and new products while maintaining high standards of design, accuracy, and print readiness.

Shire Beds Ltd is a UK-based bed and mattress manufacturer headquartered in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Founded in 1997, the company designs and manufactures a wide range of mattresses, divan bases and headboards, supplying independent bed retailers and trade customers across the UK. The business remains privately owned and operates as a family-run manufacturer

Shire Beds is seeking a motivated and creative Digital Intern to support the modernisation of our sales order processing systems and explore innovative digital technologies across the business. This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate with an interest in digital transformation, automation, AI tools, and manufacturing technology. The successful candidate will work closely with sales, operations, and production teams to identify opportunities for improving efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience through advanced digital solutions.

Ajax Equipment Limited is a Bolton-based manufacturer with over 50 years of experience designing and manufacturing bespoke solids handling and processing equipment for industries including food, pharmaceutical, energy and advanced manufacturing. The company supplies custom-engineered solutions for handling powders, granules, flakes and other bulk solid materials and has a strong reputation for technical expertise and innovation. As part of its strategic growth plans, Ajax has committed to increasing digital capability across the business and has identified the need to strengthen digital connectivity across customer relationship management, CAD/CAM systems, manufacturing processes and marketing activities.

The project focuses on improving the management, accessibility and flow of customer, enquiry, quotation and marketing information through the introduction of a CRM platform that supports wider business connectivity and digital transformation objectives. The project aligns directly with Ajax's stated intention to strengthen connectivity across customer relationship management, manufacturing and business systems.

Raging Beasts is a UK manufacturer of bespoke boxing apparel, specialising in custom boxing shorts, fightwear and accessories for amateur and professional athletes. The business has developed a strong reputation for high-quality, personalised products.

This internship will explore how digital technology can simplify and improve the design and customisation process for customers. You will research technology options, review existing processes, organise digital product assets, evaluate customer-facing design tools and develop recommendations for a future online solution. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital transformation, business analysis, customer experience and technology innovation within a growing manufacturing business.

CBD HUB UK (Chalice Supplements), a fast-growing supplement products manufacturer experiencing increasing production demands, is exploring practical ways to use artificial intelligence and agile software development to improve its internal operations.

CBD HUB UK wants to move beyond costly or inflexible off-the-shelf systems by creating focused digital tools that respond directly to business needs. This placement will support the development of AI-enabled SaaS solutions, process automation and a repeatable framework for responsible development, with clear standards for governance, security, data protection and documentation. The placement will explore how artificial intelligence, agentic development methods and rapid application development can be used to create focused, cost-effective software tools that respond directly to genuine business needs. Working with the Marketing team, the intern will engage with internal stakeholders to understand operational challenges, map business process

Edward Pryor & Son Ltd (trading as Pryor Marking Technology) is a Sheffield-based manufacturer specialising in industrial marking, identification and traceability solutions. Established in 1849, the company has evolved into a global provider of marking systems, including laser, dot-peen and fully automated solutions used across sectors such as aerospace, automotive and defence. Operating from its Sheffield site, Pryor combines precision engineering with advanced technology to deliver both standard and bespoke solutions. As the business continues to grow and modernise, there is a strong focus on improving quality management, operational efficiency and digital integration across manufacturing processes.

We are offering a 12-week Digital Internship to support a project improving how quality, process and operational documentation is managed across the business. Working with machine shop and assembly teams, you will review, organise and standardise SOPs, risk assessments, safety data sheets and quality records; document current machining and assembly processes; and align documentation with quality and compliance requirements. The role will help create clear, accessible procedures, support consistency and training, explore digital document management tools, improve document access and version control, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, resulting in a practical, scalable quality management system.

Multimesh (UK) Ltd is a Merseyside-based manufacturer specialising in woven and welded stainless steel wire mesh products. The company serves a wide range of sectors including medical, aerospace, food processing, construction, agriculture and industrial manufacturing.

Multimesh (UK) Ltd is seeking an analytical and motivated intern to support an exciting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics project focused on improving customer insight, sales intelligence and future CRM development. This placement offers the opportunity to work on a real business challenge using historical customer, product and sales data held. You will help the business understand how AI can be used to generate practical commercial insights, identify growth opportunities and support more informed decision-making.