Digital Technology Internships

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. We are looking for a creative and motivated AI Graphic Design Intern to join our team for a 3-month internship. This role is ideal for someone passionate about graphic design, AI-powered creative tools, and apparel printing. The intern will assist in creating designs for DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing, customer artwork, and social media graphics using a combination of traditional design skills and AI tools.

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.

Woven Bio is a sustainable materials company developing high-performance bio-composite packaging designed to replace expanded polystyrene (EPS). Using natural fibres and bio-based binders, the company produces lightweight, protective packaging solutions that deliver equivalent performance to EPS while significantly reducing environmental impact. Founded by former McLaren Formula 1 composites engineer Rob Allen, Woven Bio combines advanced composite engineering with scalable manufacturing to help manufacturers transition away from fossil-based packaging.

The intern will play a key role in supporting Woven Bio’s transition to a digitally enabled manufacturing operation. Tasks will combine engineering, data analysis, and digital systems development.

Multi-Turn manufactures high-quality timber staircases and is seeking to upgrade its digital scheduling and planning tools.

What You’ll Gain: - Full lifecycle experience of software deployment - Project management and data migration skills - Insight into manufacturing optimisation processes

G&J CNC is a forward-thinking precision manufacturing business known for its strong foundations, commitment to innovation, and continuous improvement. The company prides itself on its highly skilled workforce and investment in quality processes. G&J CNC manufactures precision-engineered components and operates within a demanding supply chain environment, supplying to customers who rely on reliability, quality, and accuracy. The business differentiates itself through its commitment to lean principles, operational excellence, and a willingness to embrace digitally enabled improvements.

The intern will work on a high-impact, real-world digital systems project with clear ownership and freedom to innovate.

Surface Scan is a growing UK manufacturing and technology-led business specialising Leveraging advanced 3D scanning technology, a skilled team of CAD engineers, and a dedicated 3D printing facility, we provide end-to-end 3D solutions for businesses and individuals in all sectors. We are investing heavily in digital capability, including development of our own CRM, a custom SOP recording app to support ISO accreditation, and the introduction of automation tools to replace manual systems such as our print queue. Our team is ambitious, innovative, and dedicated to using technology to work smarter. We are proud of our skilled workforce, our commitment to continuous improvement, and our ongoing investment in future-ready digital operations.

You will work closely with our Marketing Manager and Founders to support the final development and rollout of several internal applications. This role offers autonomy, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to see your work implemented across a real manufacturing business.

Fosbery Studio is a specialist manufacturing business based in Folkestone, producing high‑quality bespoke lighting products for a premium clientele. We pride ourselves on precision craftsmanship, excellent customer service, and the ability to deliver tailored solutions at scale. We combine design expertise with modern digital tools to manage orders, production workflows, pricing, and customer fulfilment. As a growing business, we are continually refining how our internal systems support production efficiency and customer experience.

You will focus on a major digital transformation research project, with opportunities to contribute to secondary supporting tasks. Primary Project – ERP & Systems Integration Research

Parcours Velo are manufacturers of sophisticated and highly engineered cycle wheels for cyclist that are looking for performance and the edge over other wheel manufacturers. Parcours are a challenger brand doing things better and fairer than the rest of the market and make an aero wheelset that has proven engineering credentials and doesn’t cost the earth. They were the first to make aerodynamics accessible and take on overpriced options from established players, or under-engineered ones built to a price.

What you’ll be doing: Working alongside the management you will be designing and constructing a customer engagement framework that will integrate directly in Shopify to produce: • a highly trained AI agent processes to manage and inform the customer base • an interactive logistics and stock management system, to track quotation, order flows and physical stock within the warehouse. • design and deploy a digital wall board to view the company activity

Forge Creative is a specialist furniture and product-design manufacturer based in Chichester, producing bespoke furniture and operating The Arboretum product line.

What You’ll Be Doing: Designing a manufacturing-focused engagement system Creating structured data models (enquiries, specs, BoMs, lead times) Developing demand-forecasting dashboards Mapping workflows and digitising operational processes Weekly collaboration with the founders

Sunstorm Covers manufactures bespoke marine and industrial covers and is developing digital tools to support forecasting and planning.

What You’ll Be Doing: - Designing data structures and engagement workflows - Creating dashboards for forecasting and capacity planning - Modelling seasonal demand patterns - Supporting KPI design and WIP tracking

Robert Nicholas is a specialist temporary works provider enabling access below the waterline for construction work to be delivered. We hire equipment to support this activity across the United Kingdom. We are developing our digital capability to improve efficiency in both our project delivery and equipment hire operations. We are looking for a motivated University Intern to support us in building digital systems for stock control and exploring opportunities for design automation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital transformation in a construction and engineering context.

We are looking for a motivated University Intern to support us in building digital systems for stock control and exploring opportunities for design automation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital transformation in a construction and engineering context.

Nordell proposes the creation of a fully integrated digital quality system that connects APQP, Control Plans, Failure Modes and digital work instructions into one coherent, high-performing operational framework. Although Nordell already uses digital work instructions, they lack consistency, robust failure-mode content, and operator adoption. This project transforms those assets into a best-in-class system by embedding APQP logic, control plans and visual, video-supported operator instructions.

Responsible for redesigning work instructions, collecting video and visual data, embedding APQP and control plan logic, and building a repeatable digital process for Nordell.

We are a growing manufacturer, designer and installer of bus shelters with a small but dynamic workforce. We are looking for a motivated University Intern to join us for several months, supporting our transformation to a manufacturing resource programme, digital customer engagement and company processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a rapidly growing and develop practical skills in project management and system integrations.

Assisting the management with system mapping and preparation for system integration