Job Description

Metallurgy Placement

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Location(s):

Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB

About the role

Are you interested in a 13 month engineering placement starting June 2026 with one of the UK's largest energy producers? Our Materials team has an exciting industrial placement opportunity and is looking for a motivated team member with excellent interpersonal skills!


This role involves hands-on work in our metallurgical laboratories, assisting with failure assessments and development work. You will also have opportunities to visit operating power station sites to assist with site based inspection, maintenance and repair activities.


During your placement, you will:


Develop your laboratory skills for materials and defect characterisation using optical and scanning electron microscopy. Learn about the power generation industry and the exciting developments and career opportunities that will lead us to net zero.
You will receive on-the-job training, and attend courses and workshops for your personal development.

Job Requirements and Experience

You should be pursuing a BEng or MEng degree, ideally in Materials Science and Engineering. However, if you are studying for a degree in a related Engineering subject and you are interested in materials and laboratory work then we encourage you to apply! Your degree should allow for a placement year Please include both a CV and a cover letter when applying.

Your Benefits

A salary of 25,250 per annum A personal retirement savings plan - if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need
To view a preview of our benefits site 'YourHub' and see some of the other benefits we have on offer please visit https://www.edenred.co.uk/campaigns/rwe-yourhub/index.html

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ad code 90919. application period: 31.10.2025 or sooner if we receive sufficient applications.

Any questions?

Lee.clark@rwe.com


We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and Xing, too.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.



We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Essential Information

The Assessment Centre will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025 face to face in Swindon at RWE UK Head Office.


Accommodation will be booked on your behalf and travel subsidised by RWE. The evening prior to the Assessment Centre a meal will be held in Swindon of which you will be required to attend.