Job Description

About this Role

Are you a current university student studying a business related degree and looking for a placement year where you can build real experience, not just make the tea? This General Business Placement Student role within Energy Solutions offers hands on exposure to how a growing energy business operates, with support, learning, and responsibility from day one.


As a General Business Placement Student within Dawsongroup Energy Solutions, you will support teams across the business while gaining a broad understanding of how a commercial energy operation works. This placement year role is ideal for a business student who wants variety, responsibility, and the chance to see how decisions are made across departments.

Supporting day to day activities across multiple business areas Assisting with events, projects, and external enquiries Analysing data and helping teams use insights to improve performance Working closely with experienced leaders and wider teams Gaining exposure to financial systems and supplier activity

About You

You are currently studying towards a business related degree and are looking for a placement year position where you can learn by doing. You do not need to have done everything before, curiosity, organisation, and a positive attitude matter most.

Enrolled on a business or similar degree with a placement year Comfortable communicating with different people and teams Interested in how businesses use data and information Organised, reliable, and keen to get involved Happy working independently and as part of a team
If you do not tick every box, please still apply. Potential and willingness to learn are important to us.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been established since 1935 and operating in asset rental since 1974, supporting customers with smarter asset strategies across the UK and beyond. Our Energy Solutions division helps businesses navigate energy resilience, decarbonisation, and efficiency.

A people focused business with strong values and integrity Long term investment in people, assets, and sustainability Supportive teams who enjoy sharing knowledge Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion

About Your Future

You will gain practical experience, transferable skills, and insight that will support your studies and future career.

Funded training and development Internal progression pathways nationally and worldwide 25 days leave including your birthday, plus bank holidays Wellbeing and mental health support, cycle to work scheme, and more
Dawsongroup plc is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.


If you want to start your career with an asset rental business that genuinely values learning and growth, we would love to hear from you. Your ideas, energy, and potential matter here because our people are our greatest asset.


Dawsongroup is well known for its tailored solutions and specialist asset supplies, but the real asset is our team. Working at Dawsongroup is more than just a job, it's a journey. Browse the available opportunities today.