Environmental Undergraduate

Environmental Undergraduate – EGGER UK

Location:

Hexham, UK
Contract type:
Full-time
Job code: 6343
Department:
Other Technical / Production

At EGGER, we’re committed to protecting the environment and driving sustainable practices. This is your chance to gain hands‑on experience and contribute to meaningful projects that shape a greener future.

• Provide clear and timely environmental information to support decision‑making.
• Work closely with local management on environmental initiatives.
• Monitor emissions to air and water in line with IPPC permit requirements.
• Organise and collect external environmental samples.
• Learn about the waste hierarchy and UK waste legislation, assisting with monitoring and reporting of site waste activities.
• Help raise environmental awareness across the site.
• Track and report Key Environmental Performance Indicators.

• Successfully completed the first two years of a degree (by summer 2026) in a relevant engineering or environmental discipline.
• Confident with IT and familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A collaborative approach and ability to build positive relationships.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

• Be part of a supportive team that values fresh ideas and diverse perspectives.
• Gain practical experience that complements your studies.
• Contribute to projects that have a real impact on sustainability and the environment.

Join Northumberland’s largest family‑owned manufacturing employer, where employee wellbeing and health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting‑edge technology and systems. From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way.

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.

19 December 2025

Philip Maloney, HR, T

We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.