Engineering Projects Placement Student

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon is offering an Engineering Projects Student Placement to support the Engineering team with design, project management, commissioning and operation of plant and systems to high standards. This placement provides practical experience in a pharmaceutical engineering environment.

You will work across project, process and automation activities, gaining exposure to cGMP and FDA requirements while developing essential engineering skills and your professional network.

Qualifications

• Be educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
• Be currently studying an Engineering-based degree and have completed three years of study.
• Currently studying towards a degree in Chemical Engineering (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design, project management, commissioning and operation of plant and systems to high industrial/pharmaceutical standards.
• Assist across project, process and automation activities to aid delivery and improve efficiencies.

Education

A Level or equivalent

Engineering-based degree with three years completed

Job description

Engineering Projects Placement Student

Who we are

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Description

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Business Unit: Central Services

Open To: Internal & External Candidates

Ref No: HRJOB11868

Salary: Competitive

Are you currently studying towards an Engineering degree and looking for an opportunity to gain valuable experience within a pharmaceutical engineering environment?

We are currently seeking an Engineering Projects Student Placement to join our Engineering team in Craigavon. This placement offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience while supporting Project, Process and Automation Engineers across a variety of engineering activities.

The Opportunity

As an Engineering Projects Student Placement, you will support the engineering design, project management, commissioning and operation of plant and systems to high industrial and pharmaceutical standards, including cGMP and FDA requirements.

“Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac”

What you need to be successful

Essential

• Be educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
• Be currently studying an Engineering-based degree and have completed three years of study.

Desirable

• Currently studying towards a degree in Chemical Engineering

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 1 November 2026.