Marketing Placement 2026 - Melksham, Wiltshire

Marketing Placement 2026 - Melksham, Wiltshire

In the early 1800s, British engineer Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) constructed the first railway steam locomotive that travelled at 8 kilometres per hour. Today in Asia trains travel at maximum speeds of up to 260 kilometers per hour. By 1850 Britain had more than 6,000 miles of railroad track, today in the UK there are 20,277 miles (32,186 kilometres) of track.

Rail is growing… grow with it!

Do you want to be a part of the next revolution?

More than a billion people worldwide rely daily on Knorr-Bremse systems. Knorr-Bremse is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As a technology pioneer, for over 100 years Knorr-Bremse has been a driving force in the development, production and sale of modern braking systems for a variety of applications in the area of rail and commercial vehicles.

Knorr-Bremse is growing… grow with us!

Would you like to gain real marketing experience in a leading global engineering company?

The UK Marketing Communications team delivers customer marketing campaigns, maintains a constant stream of internal and external news, and supports employee communication and community initiatives. As part of a small and focused team, you will contribute to a wide range of activities that strengthen Knorr‑Bremse’s presence across the UK rail industry.

The ideal candidate will have experience in and be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Strong written communication skills for use across web, social, press, and internal channels
• Interest in digital marketing, content creation, or analytics
• Ability to tailor messages for different audiences
• Creativity in supporting visual and written content
• Good organisational skills to help manage events and content schedules
• Awareness of different audiences (customers, employees, community)
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Capable of working under pressure to tight time scales
• Familiarity with Microsoft office in particular Excel and power point

What you’ll support during your placement:

• Creating and proofreading content for the website, social media, intranet, and press
• Helping deliver internal and external news updates throughout the year
• Supporting marketing campaigns that promote Knorr‑Bremse UK capability
• Assisting with events such as RailLive, customer seminars, and award submissions
• Helping coordinate photography, video content, and digital assets
• Gathering data for simple dashboards to help monitor digital engagement
• Supporting internal communications including newsletters, presentations, and staff updates
• Assisting with community engagement activities and writing accompanying stories

This placement is ideal for students currently studying a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject such as Business, Marketing or similar disciplines

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working
• Fantastic site facilities
• Subsidised Canteen
• Great employee Benefits package

Get on board and start your journey with us….We would love to hear from you!

How to apply

If you are looking for a 12-month placement from July 2026 to July 2027 and wish to apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to placements@knorr-bremse.com Please ensure the department you are applying for is included in the subject of the email.