Digitalisation, Data and and Practical Applications of AI Internship

About The Business: Balmoral Tanks Ltd (Balmoral Industrial Tanks) is a design, manufacturer and Installer of engineered storage tank solutions serving UK and international markets. The Thurnscoe site manufactures Epoxy, Stainless and GFS (Glass fused to Steel) cylindrical, sectional bolted steel tanks, with production involving CNC laser cutting, punching, press brakes, welding and fabrication, coating and assembly. The business combines standard and bespoke manufacturing and is continuing to invest in digitalisation, automation and process improvement. Balmoral is exploring how digital technologies and AI can improve manufacturing processes, reduce repetitive administrative activity and provide better operational information to support decision-making.

Overview: We are offering a 12-week Digital Internship to support a practical project focused on digitalising shop-floor activities and using data and AI to reduce repetitive clerical work. Working alongside the Continuous Improvement Engineer, the intern will help explore how production and quality information can be captured, reported and presented more effectively, with the aim of reducing manual administration and improving operational visibility. The project will provide an opportunity to work directly with a manufacturing team and explore practical applications of tools including Excel, Claude and Microsoft Copilot.

Desirable Skills: We are particularly interested in candidates who: • Have an interest in manufacturing and process improvement • Have basic data analysis skills • Are comfortable working with Excel and structured information • Are interested in practical applications of AI and digital technology • Enjoy identifying ways to make processes more efficient • Have an analytical and practical approach to problem-solving • Can communicate effectively with people working in a manufacturing environment • Are curious, organised and able to work independently while engaging with a wider team

Job Description:

We are offering a 12-week Digital Internship to support a practical project focused on digitalising shop-floor activities and using data and AI to reduce repetitive clerical work.

Working alongside the Continuous Improvement Engineer, the intern will help explore how production and quality information can be captured, reported and presented more effectively, with the aim of reducing manual administration and improving operational visibility.

The project will provide an opportunity to work directly with a manufacturing team and explore practical applications of tools including Excel, Claude and Microsoft Copilot.

Duration: Monday 16/11/2026 – Friday 05/02/2027
Location: On-site, Balmoral Tanks Ltd, Barrowfield Road, Rotherham, S63 0EW
Commitment: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Mon – Thurs - 08:00 to 16:30
Fri - 08:00 to 14:00
Rate of Pay: £13.50

What You’ll Gain
• Hands-on experience of digital improvement within a real manufacturing environment
• Experience working with design, production and quality data
• Practical experience of digitalising shop-floor processes
• Exposure to AI tools and their application to manufacturing
• Experience developing operational reporting and dashboards
• Experience working alongside a Continuous Improvement Engineer
• Understanding of how digital technologies can reduce repetitive administrative activity
• Practical experience of process improvement, data analysis and manufacturing operations
Project Responsibilities
The internship will focus on shop-floor digitalisation, production and quality information, and practical applications of AI to reduce repetitive clerical activities.
1. Digital Shop-Floor Records & Reporting - Primary Focus
• The intern will support the review and improvement of existing shop-floor activities, including:
• Exploring opportunities to replace paper-based shop-floor activities with digital processes
• Supporting the development of digital end-of-line inspection records
• Exploring opportunities for automated quality reporting
• Supporting the development of digital production records
• Exploring opportunities for automated productivity reporting
• Understanding how production and quality data can be captured and used more effectively
• Identifying opportunities to reduce repetitive clerical and manual data-entry activities
Desired outcome:
Practical recommendations and/or implemented improvements that reduce repetitive clerical activity and improve the availability and consistency of production and quality information.
2. Operations Dashboard & Digital Performance Information
Subject to progress with the primary project, the intern may support the development of an operational dashboard covering areas such as:

• Safety
• People
• Quality
• Delivery
• Service
• Cost
The intern would help understand what information is required, where the data currently comes from and how it could be presented in a useful and accessible format.
3. AI-Assisted Manufacturing Improvement - Time Permitting
The intern may also explore practical applications of AI to support manufacturing improvement, including:
• AI-assisted time and motion studies
• AI-assisted production planning
• Identifying other suitable opportunities to use AI to reduce repetitive clerical activities
The emphasis will be on practical, controlled applications of AI that provide measurable value, rather than AI development or programming.
Data and Systems
The intern will work with a range of production and quality data. The project will not involve financial data.
Tools currently identified for the project include:
• Microsoft Excel
• Claude
• Microsoft Copilot
Who Should Apply

This role would suit graduates interested in the intersection of manufacturing, continuous improvement, data and digital technology.
Candidates may have studied subjects such as:
• Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Production or Operations Management
• Data Analytics or Business Analytics
• Digital Manufacturing
• Business Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Engineering or a related subject
Manufacturing experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Supervision and Support
The intern will work closely with Balmoral's Continuous Improvement Engineer, who will provide daily guidance and act as the intern's mentor and supervisor.

If you have a visa, please let us know what visa you currently hold. This will support the company when shortlisting to understand your work availability and the completion of right to work checks.

If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or any access requirements, please let us know so that we can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application and selection process. Any information you provide will be treated as confidential and used only to arrange adjustments and will not affect your application in any way
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage candidates who may bring a diverse perspective to our team. Selection will be based on skills, potential, and a shared passion for innovation in digital technologies
If you have any specific questions relating to the role. Please contact: Ali Merchant, Continual Improvement Engineer at ali.merchant@balmoral.co.uk