Grotech Production - MSDI2.21

About Us  

Grotech Production is a UK-based contract manufacturing SME focused on efficient, high-quality production. We are committed to growth, innovation, and digital transformation, with a particular focus on improving how we capture, process, and use operational data across admin and the shop floor. 

Internship Overview 

We are offering a 12-week Digital Internship to support Grotech Production’s implementation of AI Agents and workflow automation. You will help identify high-impact processes, design and prototype agent-assisted solutions, and improve the flow of management information especially around data processing, supply chain coordination, and end-of-day production reporting. 

 
Duration: 25th May to 17th August 

Commitment: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Britannia Road, Goole, DN14 6ET 

Rate of Pay – £12.71 per hour 

 
This internship will provide practical experience in applying digital tools and techniques within the manufacturing sector. 

What You’ll Gain 

- Hands-on experience designing and testing AI-enabled process improvements in a live manufacturing environment 
- Exposure to operational data flows across production, purchasing, stock control, and reporting 

- Mentorship from operational and business stakeholders, plus structured feedback on your outputs 
- Experience translating business needs into requirements, prompts, workflows, and measurable outcomes 
- The opportunity to build a portfolio of prototypes (e.g., automated end-of-day reporting, exception handling, and management dashboards) 

 

Project Responsibilities 

As an intern, you will: 

- Map current processes and data sources (e.g., spreadsheets, ERP/MRP exports, email-based ordering, stock and production logs) and identify pain points and duplication 

- Define user stories and success measures for priority use cases (e.g., faster end-of-day reporting, fewer stock discrepancies, improved supplier follow-up, reduced manual re-keying) 

- Design, prototype, and test AI Agent workflows to support data processing and decision support (e.g., extracting/validating data, generating summaries, flagging exceptions, drafting updates) 

- Improve end-of-day production reporting by creating a repeatable workflow that consolidates inputs, applies checks, and produces a clear shift/production summary for management 

- Support supply chain and stock control efficiency by helping develop automated request for quote system, exception reports (e.g., late suppliers, low stock, overdue POs) and standardised follow-up outputs 

- Document the solutions clearly (process maps, prompts, runbooks, and handover notes) and present progress updates to stakeholders 

- Apply good practice around data quality, access control, and safe use of AI tools (e.g., handling sensitive data appropriately, validating outputs, and maintaining an audit trail where needed) 

 

Who Should Apply 

This internship is ideal for graduates who are: 
- Interested in the intersection of digital technology, operations, and manufacturing 
- Studying or recently graduated in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Supply Chain/Operations Management, or a closely related field 
- Comfortable working with data (e.g., Excel, SQL, APower BI or similar) and keen to improve data quality and reporting 
- Interested in AI/automation, including prompt design, workflow automation, or building simple prototypes (training can be provided) 
- Strong communicators who can work with both office-based teams and shop-floor stakeholders 
- Proactive problem-solvers with a structured approach to testing and documentation 

How to Apply 

Submit your CV + Cover Letter (addressed to the Hiring Manager) Please quote the reference number MSDI2.21 when emailing your documents across. 

Send both documents to: madesmarter@shu.ac.uk 

Application Deadline: 10TH May 2026 

Candidates must be able to start immediately 

Candidates must accept or decline an internship within 5 working days of an offer being made  

If you have a visa, please let us know what visa you currently hold. This will support during shortlisting to understand your work availability and the completion of right-to-work checks.  

If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or any access requirements, please let us know so that we can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application and selection process. Any information you provide will be treated as confidential and used only to arrange adjustments and will not affect your application in any way 

Candidates must accept or decline an internship within 5 working days of an offer being made  

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement  

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage candidates who may bring a diverse perspective to our team. Selection will be based on skills, potential, and a shared passion for innovation in digital technologies.