Student Placement Engineer

Crossland Tankers; Maghera; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tanker manufacturing company in the UK is looking for engineering students for an exciting 12-month placement in its Engineering department at the Swatragh plant. This opportunity involves working as part of the design team on real projects, receiving on-the-job training, and participating in a structured development program that equips students with necessary skills for their future careers. Experience with AutoCAD and strong problem-solving skills are essential, along with a recognized engineering degree. The company offers various employee benefits, including paid holidays and mentoring.

Benefits

29 Days paid holidays

Employee training in corporate systems

Mentoring and personal development

Qualifications

• Candidate must be legally entitled to work in the UK.
• Currently pursuing a Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification.
• Experience with technical drawings and engineering layouts.

Responsibilities

• Support design improvement and create models.
• Collaborate with design teams and provide feedback.
• Assist manufacturing with design queries.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Experience with AutoCAD

Experience with Creo or similar 2D/3D packages

Strong mathematical ability

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Job Description

Location: Crossland Tankers Ltd, 114 Grove Road

We are currently recruiting engineering students wishing to partake on a placement year to join the Engineering department within our Swatragh plant.

At Crossland, we understand that having experience of the working world during your university degree provides key insight into the application of your learning as well as developing different skills. Crossland has an exciting 12(+) month placement where you are given an opportunity to work as part of the design team where you will be working on real projects making a difference in both your team and the company as a whole. The successful candidates will receive on the job training and take part in a structured training & development programme designed to give you the skills and competencies required for future graduate roles and for your Chartership.

Crossland has two manufacturing facilities in Burnley, Lancashire and Swatragh, Northern Ireland. The engineering department is responsible for the design and manufacturing of road tankers across both these sites that have been sold to our customers as well as being responsible for the development of new products and ideas. We have a wide range of products available for our customers which can be viewed on our products page.

Applicant Competencies

• Working toward a Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or relevant industrial qualification
• Experience with AutoCAD and Creo or similar 2D/3D packages
• Technical competence in laying out detailed engineering drawings
• Strong mathematical ability
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical fashion
• Ability to identify complex problems, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions
• Effective communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work to deadlines

Application Process

Stage 1 - Online application form

Stage 2 - Telephone interview with the recruitment team

Stage 3 - Face to face interview with the hiring manager

Employee Benefits

• 29 Days paid holidays
• Free Life Assurance
• Employee training in our corporate systems such as Creo, WindChill and Navision
• Mentoring and personal development throughout the year

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Accountabilities

• Investigate design improvements and implement them
• Help experienced designers create drawings/ models
• Be part of the design review process - giving feedback on models and also creating the changes to designs
• Support manufacturing with any queries and issues they may have with designs
• Be part of multi-functional teams to drive value within our businessLiaise with suppliers for new components and to ensure we meet our requirements

Skills Needed

People, Engineering

About The Company

When we first started out in business back in 1988, we were originally a tanker repair and servicing company, providing maintenance services to local bulk liquid haulage companies. However, although our resources were modest when we started out, our passion, determination, and ambition to succeed were always there in abundance. As a result, by the mid-1990s – building on our extensive repairs experience – we began to manufacture our very own tankers for the UK road industry at our factory in Swatragh, trading under the name Crossland Tankers Ltd.

Company Culture

From here, our business grew year-on-year, culminating in the purchase of Massey tankers, in 2003. This not only gave us access to a state-of-the‑art manufacturing facility, it also gave us a base within the UK mainland. Today, we employ over 130 people across our two manufacturing sites at Swatragh (Northern Ireland) and Burnley (Lancashire) and are one of the leading tanker manufacturers in the UK and Ireland. We are proud to have a wide range of customers in Ireland, the UK, the EU, and the Middle East.

Required Criteria

• Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or relevant industrial qualification
• Experience with AutoCAD and Creo or similar 2D/3D packages
• Technical competence in laying out detailed engineering drawings
• Candidate is currently in second year at University on a course which enables you to take an Industrial Placement Year
• Candidate must be legally entitled to work in the UK

Closing Date Friday 13th February, 2026

Contract Type fulltime

Salary Based on Experience