Quality Intern

Number of employees

3800

Portadown, UK, USA

Posted on: 2024-08-09

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Internship

Experience required:

Intern

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About the company:

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.

That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.

We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.

Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

We’re on a mission to invest in people, ideas and industries that will change the world. Octopus Energy is the global tech pioneer using our in house technology platform, Kraken Tech, to unlock a Customer focused and affordable green energy revolution. 

We’re changing the energy system globally, spearheading the transition to greener, cheaper energy through the installation of in-home technologies.  

We have phenomenal growth plans, and we need enablers to help deliver our aspirations at speed and scale.  It’s a unique culture where people learn, decide and build quicker, where people work with autonomy alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground.  

At Octopus Energy Heating we’re developing a home heating revolution through innovative heat pumps which will significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels and bring a cleaner more sustainable world.  We are setting up the first (of multiple) manufacturing premises in Portadown and if you want to help us bring this technology to the market at scale and speed, then read on…

We are seeking a passionate Quality Intern to join our growing team at Octopus Energy’s heat pump factory in Portadown, Northern Ireland.

As a Quality Intern, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of products manufactured within our organisation. 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.

We know your placement year is a big deal for you and it can be unnerving to find the right fit. We promise to be as invested in your growth and progression as you are and to teach you as much as we possibly can to help grow your career

We're very excited about this opportunity. We're looking for the passion, skills and experience to help shape and define the future of energy and business at a global scale. If you're reading this and grinning and want to bring this technology to the market at scale and speed, then we would love to hear from you. 

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 what we can to customise 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 people 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 provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Responsibilities

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

  • 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
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