Register Your Interest - Centrica UK Industrial Placement Programme 2026

Industry Placements; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in the UK is offering a 12-month industrial placement for undergraduates. This opportunity includes positions in environmental strategy, finance, and procurement, providing valuable experience in a diverse workplace focused on sustainability. Successful candidates will receive mentorship and be part of a culture committed to career development and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company shares

Healthcare benefits

Gym passes

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in penultimate year, returning to university post-placement.
• On track for a 2:1 degree or 2:2 with a Master’s.
• Right to work in the UK by September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support net-zero strategies and sustainable energy initiatives.
• Contribute to financial control and performance analysis.
• Manage sustainable supply chain strategies.

Skills

Passion for sustainability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree (e.g., Business, Finance, Environmental Science)

Job description

Register Your Interest - Centrica UK Summer Internship Programme 2026

About Centrica

Centrica is a leading energy services and solutions company, powering a greener, fairer future through brands like British Gas, Hive, and Centrica Energy. With a mission to help customers transition to a lower carbon future, we serve over 10 million customers across the UK and Ireland. Our 9-week summer internships offer penultimate-year students the chance to work on meaningful projects, gain real-world experience, and contribute to our net-zero goals in a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Placement Overview

Our 12-month industrial placement programme, running from September 2026 to August 2027, is designed for students seeking a year in industry, typically in their penultimate year. Placements provide real-world experience, mentorship, and exposure to Centrica’s operations, with many students returning for graduate roles.

Available Placement Opportunities

Centrica offers industrial placements across UK locations, including Windsor and Leicester. Key opportunities for 2026 include:

• Environmental Strategy Industrial Placement: Support net-zero strategies and sustainable energy initiatives. Register here.
• Finance Industrial Placement: Contribute to financial control, performance analysis, and decision support. Register here.
• Procurement Industrial Placement: Manage sustainable supply chain strategies and supplier relationships. Register here.

Key Features

• Duration: 12 months (September 2026 to August 2027).
• Locations: Windsor, Leicester, and other UK sites.
• Compensation: Competitive salary, plus benefits including company shares, pension, healthcare, energy discounts, retail vouchers, gym passes, and an electric car scheme.
• Mentorship: Support from buddies, mentors, and line managers.
• Career Development: Access to training, networking, and potential fast-track to graduate programmes.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace with employee networks (e.g., Gender, Pride) and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate student, typically in penultimate year, returning to university post-placement.
• On track for a 2:1 degree (2:2 if combined with a Master’s) in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Environmental Science).
• Right to work in the UK by September 2026.
• Passion for sustainability and energy innovation.

Application Process

Register Your Interest: Submit your details via the RateMyPlacement website to receive updates on application openings (expected October 2025).

Online Application: Submit a CV and answer role-specific questions via Centrica’s careers portal or RateMyPlacement.

Assessments: Complete online tests (e.g., numerical, verbal, or situational judgment).

Interviews: Participate in video or in-person interviews, potentially including an assessment centre.

Offer: Successful candidates receive offers and onboarding details.

Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early registration is advised. Reasonable adjustments are available for accessibility needs.

Why Choose Centrica?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to a greener, fairer future through projects aligned with net-zero goals.
• Diverse Opportunities: Work across brands like British Gas, Hive, and Centrica Energy in varied roles.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from mentorship, flexible working, and a collaborative culture.
• Career Progression: Over 50% of recruitment is internal, with many interns securing graduate roles.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a diverse team with networks supporting parenthood, pride, and more, fostering allyship and belonging.

How to Register

Register your interest on the RateMyPlacement website to stay updated on 2026 internship openings and recruitment events. For more details, visit Centrica Careers. For accessibility or application queries, contact the recruitment team via the Centrica careers portal.

Join Centrica to shape a greener, fairer future.