Engineering Summer Internship

Are you looking for a 12-week summer Engineering Internship where you will learn invaluable engineering skills and gain real-life work experience with a FTSE100 organisation? 

Howdens have an exciting opportunity for undergraduates to join our manufacturing site in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire. Joining the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, you will work alongside industry experts where you will build experience and skills that will help you thrive in your early career. You will contribute to continuous improvement by developing and applying your engineering skills across projects ranging from £1k to £10m, covering everything from production line enhancements to the installation of new processes and plant.

Howdens has been a fantastic place for Placement Students for more than 10 years. We have extensive experience in supporting and developing our students, ensuring they feel fully integrated into the business. Our engineering placement programme is designed to give you valuable hands‑on experience and skills, with the potential to secure a permanent role through one of our graduate opportunities once you complete your studies.

What we can offer you:

As an Engineering Intern, you will join us for the summer, receive a pro rata salary of £24,800, and work onsite 5 days a week. You will receive 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, access to employee well‑being support, a free daily lunch at our on‑site canteen and invitations to our exceptional reward and recognition events.

Am I eligible for this programme?

• Our placement programmes are for university students currently studying towards a degree ideally in a mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or a related engineering field, who are seeking a 3-month placement over the summer
• You must be able to undertake your placement for the summer of 2026
• You must live within a commutable distance to our Howden site
• Be a confident communicator and be able to work well within a team
• Possess excellent attention to detail with a natural desire to problem solve
• Be able to work collaboratively with others and be solutions-focused with a positive outlook

Application and Assessment Process

Your application will be reviewed carefully, and all applicants will receive a response. If you are shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps. The hiring process includes an online video interview and if successful, attendance at an assessment event at our Howden site on Thursday 19^th March 2026. Good luck with your application.

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. 

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.