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Mechanical Engineering Internship

Procter & Gamble
Reading

Expected closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 3 or 6-month Mechanical Engineering Internship at P&G's Reading Innovation Centre.
  • Earn a monthly salary of £2,625.
  • Gain hands-on experience on live business projects with potential for a full-time role after graduation.
  • Applications close on November 13th, 2026.
  • Must be a university student graduating in 2028 with a relevant engineering degree and have own right to work in the UK.

About the Role

This is a full-time Mechanical Engineering Internship at Procter & Gamble's Reading Innovation Centre, within the Process & Engineering (P&E) department.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate with vendors to design, develop, and deliver equipment to global partners.
  • Participate in design reviews to expand initial concepts into products and packs.
  • Work on live business projects, potentially in Packing or Assembly groups.
  • Previous projects have included creating a 'Gold Standard' process for moulding equipment, improving razor assembly machines, and evaluating automation in packing tool lines.

What You Will Gain

  • Responsibilities and Real Work from Day 1: Work on specific projects and live business challenges.
  • Continuous Training & Coaching: Receive formal training and day-to-day mentoring.
  • Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Monthly salary of £2,625. Benefits include pension enrollment, flexible working, and a 'Flex4Me' Fund.
  • Potential for Full-Time Role: Successful interns may have the opportunity to secure a full-time position after graduation.

About the Reading Innovation Centre

  • Home to over 200 scientists and engineers.
  • Focuses on innovation for Personal Health Care (Vicks), Oral Care (Oral-B), Grooming (Gillette and Venus), and Beauty Care (Olay).
  • A specialist Healthcare & Grooming Research & Development Hub in Europe.
  • Located close to Reading town centre, with good transport links.

Job Qualifications

  • Academic: University students graduating in 2028, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Material Science/Engineering, Production, Product Design Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotic Engineering.
  • Skills & Attributes:
    • Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities.
    • Demonstrated leadership skills and a desire for continual improvement and innovation.
    • Strong self-starter, able to drive projects independently.
    • Interest in investigating and implementing new technologies and processes.
    • Strong verbal and written English language skills.

Right to Work

  • You must provide your own right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship (5th July 2027 to 24th September 2027) without requiring sponsorship.

Start Date

  • Internship duration is flexible (3 or 6 months).
  • Start dates are April or July 2027.

Application Deadline

  • 1pm (GMT) November 13th, 2026.
  • Applications may close early if positions are filled.