Aerospace Production Internship Mentored 6 Months

R.E. Thompson & Co. Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated mentor

Structured development programme

Real project experience

On-site parking

Job summary

R.E. Thompson & Co. Ltd is offering a Production Internship for university students starting on July 6, 2026. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in production scheduling and team coordination within a leading aerospace manufacturing facility.

Interns will receive a competitive salary of £27,000 per annum (pro-rata), dedicated mentoring, and a structured development program. Successful candidates might receive a pathway to full-time employment after the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a relevant discipline.
• Interest in manufacturing operations and team leadership.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Understand production planning and scheduling in a precision engineering environment.
• Learn how to coordinate teams and manage workflow.
• Experience working with advanced automation systems.
• Support daily operations and help drive production results.
• Learn to monitor and report on key performance indicators.
• Understand capacity planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Studying Business, Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline

Job description

R.E. Thompson & Co. Ltd is offering a Production Internship for university students starting on July 6, 2026. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in production scheduling and team coordination within a leading aerospace manufacturing facility.

Interns will receive a competitive salary of £27,000 per annum (pro-rata), dedicated mentoring, and a structured development program. Successful candidates might receive a pathway to full-time employment after the internship.