Student Placement

2 weeks ago


Penrith, United Kingdom Saint Gobain Full time

**Sustainability focused Process Engineer - Student Placement** Sustainability focused Process Engineering Placements**

This is an exciting opportunity to join Saint Gobain Interior Solutions on an Engineering placement year in one of our sites in Kirkby Thore Cumbria. Saint Gobain Interior Solutions is one of more than 30 exciting Saint-Gobain brands in the UK. The Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions portfolio of brands brings our full range of solutions and knowledge together all under one roof, this includes British Gypsum and Isover.

**About Us**

Saint Gobain was established in the year 1665 and have grown to employ 179,000 people, with over 100 different nationalities working with us in 76 countries. This really helps us in our corporate and social responsibilities in helping us with our purpose which is to “make the world a better home” and specifically contribute to our target of zero carbon by 2050. As a business, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions that have a positive impact on each of us and provide wellbeing, quality of life and performance, all while caring for the planet.

**The Role**:
At Saint Gobain Interior Solutions our Process Engineering Placements are within our Engineering department, for a period of 12 months.

We are looking for individuals who want to develop a future in Process Engineering.

**What will I be doing?**
- Hands-on work on projects using a range of skills and knowledge gained
- Shadowing our experienced colleagues and being guided through tasks
- Supporting the department on key tasks and projects, working both independently and within teams with constant support, guidance, and mentorship from our specialised colleagues

**Whats on offer?**
- The exciting opportunity to gain invaluable experience with our engineering function
- As a competitive salary

**What will I need to be considered?**
- Relevant degree in Chemical, Mechanical or other Engineering _or Science disciplines_ (minimum of 2 years of studies completed)
- An interest/ drive to focus on sustainability
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
- Basic knowledge of process engineering principles
- Strong Team working skills
- A desire to learn, develop and grow
- The confidence and vision to look at, as well as challenge, existing ways of working
- The ability to Interpret, analyse and understand data

**Are Saint-Gobain Inclusive employer?**

We’re working hard to be, and we’re keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

Job Reference: GBR11956