Electrical Undergraduate Placement

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Egger Uk
Family‑owned UK arm of global wood‑panel manufacturer supplying boards, laminates & flooring.
12‑month Electrical Maintenance placement supporting projects & operations at Campact Ltd.
25 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Hexham, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
11,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Manufacturing
Interior Design
Building Products
Flooring Solutions
Technical Services
Recycling Operations
Sustainability
Product Support
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Furniture
Interior Design
Wood Construction
Wood-based Flooring
Manufacturing
Role
What you would be doing
project support
electrical projects
improvement recommendations
quality safety
electrical maintenance
reporting
  • Providing project, operational and administrative support, working closely with all engineering and operational disciplines at Campact.
  • Undertaking specific projects as allocated by the Control Systems Engineer and Electrical Engineer; making improvement recommendations where appropriate.
  • Assist with and supporting electrical based project work as required.
  • Attend training and development events as and when necessary.
  • Support quality and health and safety initiatives.
  • Complete a 12 month placement within our Electrical Maintenance department.
  • Perform all allocated tasks for the department in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Maintain reports, statistics and other written documents.
What you bring
well organised
communication
microsoft office
engineering degree
electrical
efficient
  • Must be well organised, efficient and have good communication skills.
  • Competent use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Must have successfully completed first two years of an engineering discipline degree with a particular interest in Electrical.
Benefits
  • Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
  • A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
  • Free parking in a secure staff car park.
  • On-site restaurant.
  • Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
  • The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
  • The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
  • Tailored training and career development opportunities.
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
€4 billion turnover
Annual Revenue
The company achieves an annual turnover exceeding €4 billion, reflecting its significant market presence and operational scale.
€250m investment
Hexham Expansion
Over €250 million was reinvested in expanding the Hexham plant, establishing it as a major employer and awards-winning facility.
1961Founded
Year Established
The company traces its roots back to 1961, marking over six decades of operation and growth.
  • Hexham plant, once Europe’s most advanced, processes cellulose décor papers, OSB and structural flooring, and was first foreign investment.
  • Processes include impregnation, lamination and recycling lines, with a closed-cycle supply from local wood sources.
  • Hexham site became the largest employer in Northumberland, winning manufacturer awards following expansions.
Culture + Values
  • Create more from wood – demonstrating how sustainability is embedded in our culture and values
  • Working in closed cycles is still a core element of our business model today. We give the valuable resource wood many lives.
  • We embrace sustainable business practices in all their aspects and take equal responsibility for economic, ecological and social issues.
  • We are guided by clear, transparent facts and our desire to constantly improve – at all locations of our international corporate group.
Environment + Sustainability
Reduce Scope 1-3
Net Zero Target
Company aims for Net Zero by 2050 with interim 2030 goals: reduce Scope 1 by ≥30%, Scope 2 by ≥40%, and Scope 3 by ≥10% (base year 2022)
70% Renewable Energy
Energy Mix
70% of energy sourced from renewable sources; currently at 69% group-wide
6.4 Mt CO₂ Stored
Carbon Sequestration
EGGER products stored 6.4 million metric tons of CO₂ in FY 2022/23
€80M Investment
Sustainable Energy
Investment in biogenic CHP power plant to supply heat and electricity, set to come online in Q1 2026
  • Resin plants now use CO₂-neutral electricity for binding agents (Wismar, Radauti, Hexham) since Jan 1 2024
  • UK chipboards contain on average 45% recycled material; UK Timberpak network of 4 sites ensures wood-waste is repurposed
  • Plant in Unterradlberg (AT) now operates without natural gas via biomass-powered heat exchanger
  • EGGER products stored 6.4 Mt CO₂ in FY 2022/23; 72% of products are recyclable
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or gender‑specific metrics found
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