Mechanical Engineering Placement - Rotating Equipment

RWE; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy producer is seeking a motivated individual for a 13-month industrial placement in their Rotating Equipment Team. This opportunity, starting in June 2026, involves working with Mechanical Engineers, data analysis, and gaining valuable on-site experience. A salary of £25,250 annually with additional benefits is offered, including retirement savings and comprehensive health support.

Benefits

Salary of £25,250 per annum

Personal retirement savings plan

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits such as critical illness and health plans

Occupational health support services

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Studying a relevant engineering degree.
• Interest in the energy industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Mechanical Engineers to resolve engineering problems.
• Undertake data analysis for projects.
• Gain on-site experience and practical skills.
• Attend courses and workshops for personal development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

About the role

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

RWE Generation’s Engineering and Outage (E&O) group supports our portfolio of gas-fired power stations across Europe. The Rotating Equipment team is responsible for the technical engineering strategy, performance and risk management for gas turbines and steam turbines within the RWE gas division portfolio. A placement with the Rotating Equipment team will allow you to work within this dynamic and international group of engineers, and will be based either at RWE’s UK head office in Swindon or at one of RWE’s UK power station sites. You will also have opportunities to support the rest of the fleet remotely, and will have benefit from being able to visit and work at sites other than your base location.

During your placement, you will:

• Work alongside Mechanical Engineers to resolve real engineering problems that directly affect the portfolio.
• Undertake data analysis to diagnose problems to help in both long and short term projects.
• Gain important on-site experience and valuable hands-on practical skills.
• Enjoy using your problem solving and teamworking skills to successfully deliver your responsibilities.
• Attend courses, workshops and on the job training for your personal development

You may also have the opportunity to spend time with other disciplines, such as shift work with our operations section, taking on the day-to-day challenges that come with operating a power station.

Job Requirements and Experience

• Ideally, you should be studying a BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering degree at an undergraduate level.
• If your degree is in a similar Engineering, Maths or Science discipline and you have an interest in the energy industry, we’d love to hear from you!
• 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

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90918.application period: 31.10.2025 or sooner if we receive sufficient applications. Any questions? [e-mail]

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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.