At Octopus Energy, we're on a mission to revolutionise the energy industry. We believe energy should be affordable, green, and easy for everyone. As a rapidly growing renewable energy supplier, we're looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking a passionate placement student to join our growing team at Octopus Energy's heat pump factory in Portadown, Northern Ireland. As a Quality placement student, 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. What you will do: 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 What you will need: 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 For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
At Octopus Energy, we're on a mission to revolutionise the energy industry. We believe energy should be affordable, green, and easy for everyone. As a rapidly growing renewable energy supplier, we're looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking a passionate placement student to join our growing team at Octopus Energy's heat pump factory in Portadown, Northern Ireland. As a Quality placement student, 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. What you will do: 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 What you will need: 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 For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.
At Octopus Energy, we're on a mission to revolutionise the energy industry. We believe energy should be affordable, green, and easy for everyone. As a rapidly growing renewable energy supplier, we're looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking a passionate placement student to join our growing team at Octopus Energy's heat pump factory in Portadown, Northern Ireland. As a Manufacturing placement student, you will play a crucial role with the use of manufacturing principles and practices to improve manufacturing equipment and processes. What you will do : Hands on support to design and implement material presentation Study and refine manufacturing processes Design and build manufacturing aids/jigs Design and implementation of engineering systems and infrastructure Collaborate with cross functional teams, supporting problem solving investigations and the introduction of new products and processes Drive a continuous improvement ethic Process validation studies What you will need: Currently enrolled on a university degree in a mechanical or manufacturing engineering and requiring a 12-month placement. Ability to be on-site every day at our Portadown heat pump factory ( 37.5Hrs ) Good communication skills Clear and concise writing skills In depth knowledge of working with hand/power tools For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
At Octopus Energy, we're on a mission to revolutionise the energy industry. We believe energy should be affordable, green, and easy for everyone. As a rapidly growing renewable energy supplier, we're looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. We are seeking a passionate placement student to join our growing team at Octopus Energy's heat pump factory in Portadown, Northern Ireland. As a Manufacturing placement student, you will play a crucial role with the use of manufacturing principles and practices to improve manufacturing equipment and processes. What you will do : Hands on support to design and implement material presentation Study and refine manufacturing processes Design and build manufacturing aids/jigs Design and implementation of engineering systems and infrastructure Collaborate with cross functional teams, supporting problem solving investigations and the introduction of new products and processes Drive a continuous improvement ethic Process validation studies What you will need: Currently enrolled on a university degree in a mechanical or manufacturing engineering and requiring a 12-month placement. Ability to be on-site every day at our Portadown heat pump factory ( 37.5Hrs ) Good communication skills Clear and concise writing skills In depth knowledge of working with hand/power tools For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Warehouse Operative to join our team at Octopus Energy, a leading manufacturer of heat pumps. The successful candidate will be responsible for packing and preparing heat pump units and components for shipment, ensuring all products meet our quality standards and are securely packaged for delivery to our customers. What you'll do Packaging and Shipping: Quality Control: Inventory Management: Safety and Compliance: General Duties: Pack heat pump units and components according to company standards and specifications. Use appropriate packing materials to secure products and prevent damage during transit. Label packages with correct shipping information and product details. Verify product quantities and descriptions before packaging. Inspect products for defects or damages prior to packaging. Report any quality issues or discrepancies to the quality team immediately. Maintain accurate records of packed products and shipping details. Assist in managing packing supplies inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are low. Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols while handling and packaging products. Follow company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Keep the packing area clean and organized. Assist in other warehouse areas as needed or directed by the manager. Assisting with the cardboard and waste segregation. What you'll need Previous experience in a packing or manufacturing environment preferred. Experience with heat pumps or HVAC products is a plus. Reach truck licence or counterbalance desirable. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory management. Experience using thermal pallet strapper an advantage For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.
Jan 17, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Warehouse Operative to join our team at Octopus Energy, a leading manufacturer of heat pumps. The successful candidate will be responsible for packing and preparing heat pump units and components for shipment, ensuring all products meet our quality standards and are securely packaged for delivery to our customers. What you'll do Packaging and Shipping: Quality Control: Inventory Management: Safety and Compliance: General Duties: Pack heat pump units and components according to company standards and specifications. Use appropriate packing materials to secure products and prevent damage during transit. Label packages with correct shipping information and product details. Verify product quantities and descriptions before packaging. Inspect products for defects or damages prior to packaging. Report any quality issues or discrepancies to the quality team immediately. Maintain accurate records of packed products and shipping details. Assist in managing packing supplies inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies are low. Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols while handling and packaging products. Follow company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Keep the packing area clean and organized. Assist in other warehouse areas as needed or directed by the manager. Assisting with the cardboard and waste segregation. What you'll need Previous experience in a packing or manufacturing environment preferred. Experience with heat pumps or HVAC products is a plus. Reach truck licence or counterbalance desirable. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory management. Experience using thermal pallet strapper an advantage For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.