Global family-owned manufacturer of wood‑based panels, laminates and flooring for furniture and construction.
12‑month Project Engineering placement supporting admin and project tasks.
21 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Hexham, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
11,735 Employees
Service Specialisms
Wood-based materials manufacturing
Furniture industry supply
Interior design materials
Wood construction
Wood-based flooring
Thermally fused laminate (TFL) production
MDF and particleboard production
Edge banding
Sector Specialisms
Furniture
Interior Design
Wood Construction
Flooring
Manufacturing
Residential
Commercial
Role
Description
stakeholder liaison
project execution
report generation
safety compliance
administrative support
task management
Liaise with internal and external parties when required.
Undertake specific projects as allocated by the Project Engineer and Plant Director and make improvement recommendations where appropriate. This may also involve assisting other departments.
Perform all allocated tasks for the department in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain / create reports, technical specifications, statistics and other written documents.
Operate in an efficient and safe manner and also in compliance with any specified risk assessments and method statements.
Complete a 12 month placement within the Project Engineering department, providing departmental administrative tasks and operational support.
Assist and support with project work as required.
Requirements
organised
communication
detail‑oriented
microsoft office
engineering degree
Must be well organised, efficient and have good communication skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy are important.
Competent use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Must have successfully completed two years of an appropriate engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical).
Benefits
The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
Free parking in a secure staff car park.
A Private Health Cash Plan.
A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Tailored training and career development opportunities.
Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
On-site restaurant.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1961
Year of establishment
Origins in Tyrol, Austria, as a small wood-panel workshop.
€4.13B Revenue
Annual financial performance
Generated in the 2023/24 fiscal year.
$700M Plant
Investment in production capacity
In Lexington, NC, producing particleboard and TFL since 2020.
Grew into a global leader producing particleboard, MDF, OSB, laminates and flooring with 22 sites worldwide.
Typical projects range from decorative laminates in kitchens and offices to structural panels in construction.
Recent investments include recycling facilities, biomass heating and paper impregnation lines.
Family-owned yet fiercely international, with a consistent build-out of local plants since 2000.
Culture + Values
Sustainability
Responsibility
Quality
Innovation
Commitment
Customer Orientation
Integrity
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Target
Climate Neutrality Goal
Aims to achieve climate neutrality by a specific future year, reflecting long-term sustainability commitments.
30% Reduction
Emissions Decrease
Achieved significant reduction in carbon emissions over the past decade, demonstrating progress towards environmental goals.
Focuses on carbon-neutral production for specific products.
Increasing use of renewable energy across global facilities.
Committed to using recycled wood materials and reducing waste.
Invests continuously in energy-efficient technologies and processes.
Inclusion & Diversity
Focus on creating equal opportunities for all employees.
Development of programs to support gender balance and career development.
Increase of women in leadership positions through targeted initiatives.
Ongoing commitment to maintaining a respectful, inclusive workplace environment.