Mechanical Engineering Internship 2027

Procter & Gamble; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flex4Me Fund

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Procter & Gamble’s Reading Innovation Centre offers a 3- to 6-month Electrical Engineering Internship within the Process & Engineering department. You will work on live projects and collaborate with vendors to design, develop and deliver equipment for global partners.

Interns gain hands-on experience from Day 1, with customized learning plans, mentoring, and potential paths to a full-time role after graduation.

Qualifications

• University students graduating in 2028 and pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Process, Materials or related field.
• Evidence of passion and achievements outside academics; leadership and initiative.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on real live business projects from Day 1 with guidance from mentors.
• Collaborate with vendors to design, develop and deliver equipment to global partners.
• Participate in design reviews to commercialize concepts into production-ready solutions.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Learning mindset

Education

University degree in Mechanical/Process/Materials or related

Job description

Job Location READING TECH CENTER

Job Description Ready to fuel the success of globally renowned brands like Gillette? Do you want to be part of the innovation and technological advancement of products used every day by millions of the world’s consumers? Want to work for a company consistently recognised as one of the UK’s leading graduate employers? Then apply for an Electrical Engineering Internship in Gillette’s Process & Engineering (P&E) department at P&G based in our Reading Innovation Centre. We are a group who always look for opportunities - whether that's in researching and testing a new technology; improving a piece of equipment's efficiency; or even making a process more sustainable to help reach the company's 2030 and 2040 Sustainability Goals. We believe that there is always an opportunity to grow and develop. If you were to join our team, you would be given responsibility from Day 1 to collaborate with vendors to design, develop and deliver equipment to our global partners, and be part of design reviews to expand initial concepts into our world-renowned products and packs.

About our Reading Innovation Centre

This role is available in our Reading Innovation Centre which is home to over 200+ scientists and engineers responsible for innovating consumer products in several business areas including Personal Health Care (Vicks) Oral Care (Oral-B), Grooming (Gillette and Venus) and Beauty Care (Olay). The site is a specialist Healthcare & Grooming Research & Development Hub in Europe and supports our European Beauty Franchise business. The site is friendly, diverse and has a rich history in innovation in multiple business areas. Our site is located close to the town centre and is served by motorway networks of M4 and M25 as well as the A33. We’re within 20 mins of Reading Central and Green Park railway stations and are served by buses that run every 10 minutes.

What To Expect

We offer 3 or 6 month internship placements in either our Packing or Assembly groups. During your internship, you will get a first‑hand experience of what a career in P&E with P&G involves, and if it is right for you. You will be working on live business projects and expected to dive straight in and take the lead. Previous Mechanical Engineering internship projects have covered topics such as creating a 'Gold Standard' process in sustainability for our worldwide Moulding equipment, improving the design of razor assembly machines, and evaluating automation in packing tool lines. Sounds challenging? Don’t worry – we don’t expect you to know how to do this, we can teach you. Each intern receives a customized learning plan to ensure they get the right levels of coaching, mentoring and training as they deliver their work. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging experience, have a passion for winning, strong leadership credentials and an interest in pursuing a career at P&G – this internship is for you!

What You Will Gain

• Responsibilities and Real Work from Day 1: You will be given specific projects and responsibilities working on real and live business challenges, just like a true P&Ger.
• Continuous training & coaching: You will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day‑to‑day mentoring from your manager.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: The monthly salary for this summer internship is £2,625. On top of this you’ll enjoy lots of benefits like the option to enrol in our pension, flexible working arrangements, and your very own ‘Flex4Me’ Fund which enables you to allocate a portion of your benefits package to the areas that matter most to you.
• Full Time Role: Successful interns have the potential to secure a full‑time position with P&G after graduation if available. As a 'build from within' company, our people start at entry level and progress through the organization.

Job Qualifications

University students graduating in 2028 and pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, or a related field such as Production, Product Design Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotic Engineering. Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non‑academic activities. Tell us what you’re proud of – be it playing a musical instrument or holding down a job alongside your studies. We want to get to know you during your application! Demonstrated leadership skills with a desire to challenge the established way of doing things through continual improvement and innovation, delighting our consumers. Be a strong self‑starter, able to drive real‑world projects with your own initiative through to completion. Strong interest in investigating and implementing new technologies and processes to step change our products and equipment. Strong verbal and written English language skills.

Right to Work

For our internship roles, you will need to provide your own right to work in the UK for the full duration of your internship without requiring sponsorship from P&G. Note, this will require your right to work permission to be valid between 5th July 2027 to 24th September 2027 for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

1pm (GMT) November 13th, 2026. You must apply by the deadline.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

At P&G we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work. At P&G #weseeequal We champion social mobility and believe socio‑economic status should not be a barrier to accessing job opportunities. That’s why in addition to this internship being paid, we offer provision of all the necessary technology and electronic equipment, access to a range of benefits, and financial support if you need to relocate for your internship - such as covering the cost of travel to your internship location. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.

Job Schedule

Full time Job Number R000160050 Job Segmentation Internships Starting Pay / Salary Range £2.625,00 / month

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.