Student Placement

Location:Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JD

Business Unit: Taylor Hobson

Posting Date: Nov 12, 2025

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Support for Scheduling & Management of Demands (Internal & External to the Business)
• Place Purchase Orders in a timely manner to support those Business Requirements whilst ensuring the Cost / Quality / Service expectations of the Business are met.
• Undertake Expediting Activities in order to ensure the On Time Delivery of those Goods / Services placed
• Drive Data Accuracy & Integrity within the Planning & Procurement Aspect of the Role
• Identify & Support areas for Process & Continuous Improvement.
• Support Planning & Procurement in Day-to-Day Activities & Projects as needed.
• Engage with the Supply Chain & Planning Team to support Production Output
• Support of the Procurement Team to ensure deliverables against key projects
• Assist with the sourcing and transition of demands from High Cost Regions to Lower Cost Regions where appropriate

Requirements for Consideration

Technical Capabilities:

• Strong Communication Skills (Verbal & Written)
• An understanding of System (ERP/MRP)s, Processes & Planning
• Ability to use Excel effectively & MRP Systems
• An understanding of Cause & Effect in respect to Planning & Scheduling
• A recognised & relevant Business Qualification (or studying towards)

Personality Traits:

• Analytical
• Systematic
• Inquisitive
• Motivated with a drive for improvement / change
• Team Player
• Honest & Transparent

What Taylor Hobson offers you:

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Generous matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Employee referral scheme of £1000
• Cycle to work scheme.
• An inclusive workforce.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

Business Unit

• Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
• We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
• We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
• Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond, Form Talysurf PGI, Form Talysurf i-Series, Surtronic, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf PGI Optics, Talyvel, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
• Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
• Website:

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.