Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 19:00

What we offer:

#INDMP



The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:


Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay Wellbeing Scheme, provided through Health Shield, giving every colleague - and their dependents - unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond Cycle 2 work scheme




We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.


But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

About our opportunity

Are you a Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering student looking for a placement? Our Central Engineering R&D team is at the cutting edge of recycling technology and works hard to build a more sustainable future for the planet.



Are you ready to launch your engineering career in a hands-on, real-world environment? Join us at our Birmingham location as an Engineering Placement student, where you'll be part of our innovative Central Engineering R&D Team. This 1-year placement offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact, work with cutting-edge processes, develop solutions that drive our projects forward and help to create a world where fewer things go to landfill. Reporting to the Engineering R&D Manager, you'll play a key role in characterising materials, operating specialised R&D processing equipment, and exploring new technologies that will shape our industry's future.

What You Will Be Doing:

Operating R&D processing equipment and assisting with material sample characterisation (sorting, counting, weighing, etc.).

Conducting detailed research into new engineering processes and technologies to drive innovation.

Analysing technical documents, drawings, and safety standards to support project development.

Preparing well-structured reports to communicate project progress and findings.

Managing your time effectively and, on occasion, guiding others to ensure projects stay on track.

Traveling to various EMR sites when needed to support broader project efforts.

About You:

You're an enthusiastic engineering student who's ready to dive into hands-on work with a proactive approach. You'll ideally be in your 2nd or 3rd year, pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with a 2:1 or higher prediction for your final year.



To thrive in this role, you'll need:


A "can-do" attitude and the willingness to tackle tasks both big and small. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, whether working independently or as part of a team. Experience with Microsoft or Google Office software; a UK driving license is also ideal. (Bonus) Familiarity with engineering software like CAD, Matlab, or Process Engineering visualisation tools.

Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don't need to be extracted from the planet.'





At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.



We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.



We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it's about so much more than a badge. It's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:





'The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.'


'I'm encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.'


'I've been supported every step of the way in my career progression.'


''EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.'





We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.


We Care + Integrity - our people are Respectful and Honest
+ Trust - our people are Collaborative and Genuine

We Do + Accountable - our people are Determined and Responsible
+ Innovative - our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive

Recruitment Agencies

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.

Job Details


Pay Type

Salary

Employment Indicator

Student Placement