Once apprentices have completed their courses, they can move onto the igus Graduate Program or may have the opportunity to become an igus employee. The Apprentice Program is to level 3 (or A level) and the Graduate Program is to degree level. These two programs have different support systems and benefits attached to them.

Northants Engineering Training Programme

“Being part of the NETP was beneficial as it enabled me to start an internship with igus UK and gain deep theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience in the automation and robotics industry. After graduating, I successfully gained a position as an Automation Engineer, specifying and supporting numerous clients with their automation requirements. The work environment in igus UK is warm and supportive allowing me to grow and progress as a professional. I would highly recommend aspiring engineers to join the NETP, which will help them stay competitive as well as increase their confidence and experience..” – Angelos

• Opportunity for hybrid working where possible
• We have trained mental health first aiders to help employees that are developing mental health problems, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis
• We have partnered with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to help improve happiness and financial wellbeing in the workplace
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Free food is provided onsite
• Free onsite parking
• Subsided flu jabs
• Subsided optical care for DSE users
• Annual enrolment to company healthcare cash plan
• We pride ourselves on the family-feel culture, social events are enjoyed by all, including our ever-popular summer BBQ’s and Christmas parties
• We promote flexible working to maintain work-life balance wherever possible.

We would not be where we are today without our strong team of workers, which is why we prioritise creating a happy and healthy environment for all to work in.

We have accomplished this by creating a health, safety and wellbeing team, led by those who have a passion for wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, charity events and improving the safety culture. Everyone at igus has the opportunity to voice their opinions and be a part of every event we run, which include various businesses and charities across Northamptonshire.

Since creating this group, we have:

• Started our very own igus Fitness Bootcamp led by a colleague, to give everyone the opportunity to keep fit and get their hearts racing.

• Raised over £3,500 for the Hope Charity after a brave team abseiled down the Northampton Lift Tower in September 2023.

• Began an Art Class and created a Book Club to help inspire creativity.

• We plan to raise more money with a Sky Diving event in 2025 and increase our involvement with local, smaller charities.

SURE statement

SURE (Safety Unit and Risk Elimination) is a new business team led collaboratively, where each member takes it in turn to take the wheel. Its members are based across multiple departments from both the factory and the office, and its remit is to make our workplace and local area a more sustainable and safer environment, creating a culture that all staff will thrive in. This will be achieved by improving the health & safety, and wellbeing of our igus employees.