Manufacturing Placement Student
This opportunity will allow you will learn on the job, and you will support our Operations Team, Procurement and Commercial Teams and assist with the implementation of our new ERP system.
Your role will be to complete assigned work to the best of your ability, ask questions to move forward and work within proposed timescales.
Along with the rest of our team, you will help us deliver dream projects for our clients on large scale construction projects.
Key Deliverables
As a Manufacturing Placement Student, you are required to:
Assist in the implementation of the ERP system
Support systems team throughout the implementation of ERP training across departments
Providing support with our supply chain and manufacturing set up
Complete value engineering exercise
Assist with the procurement of materials, plant & labour resources
Providing support with our supply chain
Attend internal and external project meetings where required
Follow correct procedures and storage
Regularly liaising with other departments, Procurement, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Design, Production and Site Teams.
Providing support to the Operations team
About the role
Personnel Specification
The role is offered as a placement opportunity, ideally, you will have completed your first 2 years of a Manufacturing Engineering related Course & have a high level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
Skills/Attributes
High level of attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Motivated team player and ability to take initiative
Knowledge of general construction methods and ability to develop knowledge rebuilding regs and other relevant legislation
Ability to work on own initiative
Growth mindset prepared to develop and update skills and knowledge
What you will need
Required criteria
- High levels of IT skills, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Currently completing your 2nd year of a Manufacturing Engineering related Course
Desired criteria
- 3D ability and experience i.e. Photoshop, Inventor or similar.
- Strong AutoCAD skills and experience
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Plan of Work
Communication
Teamwork
Clarke
Our Business Engaging at the earliest stage of a project, we act as a central hub for clients offering the complete end-to-end facade service from preconstruction to project handover. By overseeing the process from start to finish, we guarantee safety, innovation and take sole responsibility in delivering remarkable buildings. Established in 1996, Clarke will be celebrating 30 years in business this year. Employing 150 plus direct employees across pre-construction, design, structural engineering, fabrication, operations and management with 180 installers, Clarke is driven by the passion of its people. We pride ourselves in providing our staff with a state of the art facility to house our fabrication and office teams under one roof. Our invigorated fabrication facility is fully operational with advanced offsite machinery and equipment.
Life at Clarke Our team are sociable and responsive, we value the chance to help our community both with action and fundraising. We pride ourselves in our yearly Charity Partnership, were we partner with a charity each year that is selected by our employees. Over the past few years, we have raised incredible life-changing amounts for our chosen charities through a number of fundraisers, organised by our fantastic team! In 2024, we raised £23,374.97 for MacMillan Cancer Support and in 2025 we raised £24,175.72 for Northern Ireland's Children's Hospice. This is a vital part of our culture, fuelled by a remarkable team of employees who enjoy a challenge, from sponsored walks to marathons, Super Car events, Sportive cycles, volunteering in the community, raffles to quizzes and coffee mornings. Our people also love to do all things social. We have a dedicated team who organise group events and get-togethers to boost company morale and bring the Clarke culture into day-to-day activities. From running and walking groups to breakfast baps, dodge ball tournaments and team building activities to Christmas parties and festivities. We’ve a great team and one you’ll want to be part of!