ENGINEERING STUDENT PLACEMENTS

Job Title

ENGINEERING STUDENT PLACEMENTS

Job Category

Early Career

Job Description

Join a Global Leader in Materials Handling

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is a world-renowned manufacturer committed to revolutionising the way materials are moved—from port to home. We design, engineer, produce, and support a full range of lift trucks, attachments, and power and technology solutions, primarily under the trusted Hyster® and Yale® brands.

As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers globally, we are dedicated to delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions while maintaining exceptional service standards.

We have several outstanding opportunities for ENGINEERING STUDENT PLACEMENTS at our facility located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland.

Successful applicants will be assigned to work as DESIGN ENGINEERS or TEST & DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERS working in teams responsible for a range of the following key accountabilities:

• Validating new product releases and updates
• Testing of trucks and components to assess performance and demonstrate compliance
• Leading development and innovation projects
• Concept and design of parts and assemblies
• Develop design changes using 3D CAD and produce engineering drawings
• Generate bills of materials for engineering release
• Generate Aftermarket Parts Information to support maintenance of trucks
• Review development logs and propose interim and permanent corrective actions
• Provide technical support to production departments
• Investigate technical issues using various problem-solving processes
• Redesign products to improve performance and value
• Provide general support to the Team and assisting with departmental improvements

Placement in other Engineering departments may also be available.

Knowledge Required:

• Candidates must be students working towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline, with this student placement part of their degree course
• Understanding of basic mechanical engineering concepts
• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and experience using 3D CAD
• Competent in MS365 Office packages
• Strong teamworking and communication skills, proactivity and initiative and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Shortlisting criteria may be enhanced as necessary.

What we Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 33 Days Annual Leave (Pro rata)
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Subsidised Canteen
• Opportunity to learn, develop and gain experience in a state-of-the-art Design, Test & Manufacturing facility within a supportive team environment.

START DATE:               June-August 2026

END DATE:                   June-August 2027

LOCATION:                   88 Charlestown Road, Craigavon, Co Armagh, BT63 5PP

The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th May 2026

The successful candidate will be subject to background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

39

Travel Required

No

Location

HY EMEA UK Craigavon

Address

88 Charlestown Road

Zip Code

BT63 5PP

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No