Quality Engineering Placement Student

At Octopus Energy, we're on a mission to revolutionise the energy industry. We believe energy should be affordable, green, and easy for everyone. As a rapidly growing renewable energy supplier, we're looking for talented individuals арт join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a passionate placement student to join our growing team at Octopus Energy ამის heat pump factory in Portadown, Northern Ireland.

As a Quality placement student, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of products manufactured within our organization. Your primary responsibilities will include performing various quality control tests, inspections, and audits throughout the production process to identify and address any deviations or defects.

What you will do

• Create and update visual aids
• Perform in-process and final product inspection
• Develop work instructions, component specifications and Song inspection plans
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, supporting problem solving investigations and the introduction of New Products (NPI)
• Drive a continuous improvement ethic

What you will need

• Currently enrolled on a university degree in a relevant field and requiring a 12 month placement
• Ability to be on site every day at our Portadown heat pump factory
• High degree of integrity
• Good communication skills
• Clear and concise writing skills

Why else you'll love it here

• Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. We don't advertise because we're flexible and don't want salary to be a barrier.
unique culture. An organization where people learn, decide, and build quickly. People work with autonomy alongside a wide range of amazing co owners on projects that break new ground. We reward hard work with perks you actually care about! We were recently named the UK's top company to work for, and we ranked in the top ten in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. Our Group CEO, Greg, has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership.
• Visit our UK perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

P.S. Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we'll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you'll chat with our recruitment team and your recruiter's stories. If you have burning questions before then, drop us a message at and we'll love to help!

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do ourGray what we can to customize your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent puts who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to ક ર equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.