Are you looking for a paid summer opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience, develop practical skills, and explore a future career in engineering or manufacturing?

ETL Systems, a world-leading designer and manufacturer of RF equipment for the global satellite communications industry, is offering a number of paid Summer Internship opportunities for 2027 within our Manufacturing team in Hereford.

This is your chance to spend the summer working alongside experienced professionals, learning new skills, and helping to build cutting-edge satellite communications equipment used by customers around the world.

Why ETL Systems

At ETL Systems, we're passionate about developing future talent. Our Summer Internship Programme offers students a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience within an innovative technology business that designs and manufactures products used in satellite communications networks across the globe.

Whether you're considering an apprenticeship, further education, university, or simply want to gain valuable work experience, this internship will provide practical skills, industry exposure and a genuine insight into what a career in advanced manufacturing can offer.

Take your first step into the world of engineering and manufacturing with ETL Systems. Apply today and discover where your future could lead. 🚀

Who Can Apply

To meet our site working requirements, applicants must:

• Be 16 years old by the start of the internship in Summer 2027
• Be enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Have an interest in engineering, manufacturing, technology or practical hands-on work
• Be available to work during the summer holiday period

No previous experience is required. Full training and support will be provided throughout the programme.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Summer Intern within our Manufacturing team, you'll gain first-hand experience of life in a modern production environment.

Duties may include:

• Assisting with the assembly of industry-leading satellite communications equipment
• Learning manufacturing and quality processes
• Working with experienced technicians and engineers
• Following engineering drawings, instructions and procedures
• Supporting production activities across the department
• Developing practical workplace and problem-solving skills
• Understanding how products move from design through to final manufacture and testing

What You'll Gain

• A paid summer internship
• Valuable hands-on manufacturing experience
• Training from experienced professionals
• An introduction to the fast-growing satellite communications sector
• Insight into engineering and manufacturing career pathways
• Improved teamwork, communication and practical skills
• Experience that will strengthen future apprenticeship, college, university and job applications
• The chance to build your confidence in a professional workplace environment

Previous Intern Success Stories

Our Summer Internship Programme is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience that helps young people take their first steps into the workplace.

We're proud that several previous ETL Systems interns have made a lasting impression through their enthusiasm, commitment and contribution to the business. In some cases, former interns have successfully secured permanent opportunities with ETL Systems following completion of their internship.

While participation in the programme does not guarantee future employment, it provides an excellent opportunity to showcase your abilities, gain industry experience and demonstrate your potential to a leading technology company.

Internship Details

This role requires you to work on-site at our modern manufacturing facility in Hereford - Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Coldwell Radio Station, Madley, Herefordshire, HR2 9NE

• Duration: 5-6 weeks during the Summer Holidays 2027
• Hours: Full-time
• Salary: Paid Internship
• Closing date: May 2027

BPSS Compliant: Due to the nature of our work, all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant. 

VISA Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Agency notice: We are sourcing suitable candidates for this role directly via our internal referral programme, direct marketing, and talent team.

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers.