Milbotix

​Main Responsibilities: 

• Trial improvements to our workflows, developing and refining automation solutions using e.g. Zapier or similar tools integrating standalone order fulfilment, stock control, e-commerce, accounting and customer relationship management.

• Improve or replace Milbotix’s manufacturing resource planning system in Airtable.

• Gain familiarity with low volume order fulfilment, procurement, stock management, customer support and digital marketing activities using newly introduced systems and processes.

• Evaluate and further refine new systems and processes to best meet operational needs.

• Research and prototype future system options and present a list of recommendations for later implementation.

​This internship offers the successful candidate hands-on experience implementing and operating modern digital tools and an opportunity to contribute to the development of a growing health-tech start-up.

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Essential Skills:

We are seeking a technically capable student with an interest in systems integration and/or process automation.

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and document findings clearly.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Interest in manufacturing and/or process automation.

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​Desirable Skills:

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• Experience with coding/scripting.

• Understanding of business processes such as stock management or order fulfilment.

• Previous start-up experience.

• Background in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

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Anticipated outcomes:

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Activities:

• Initial assessment of current systems and workflows (HubSpot, Airtable, Stripe, WooCommerce, Xero, etc.) [2 weeks]

• Preparation of digital improvement plan [2 weeks]

• Implementation of digital improvement plan [4 weeks]

• Operation and refinement of new digital tools [4 weeks]

• Recommendations for system enhancements or potential alternative tools [1 week]

• Documentation of findings and next steps for Milbotix [1 week]

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Deliverables:

• Written digital improvement plan

• Introduced digital tools and workflows, implemented and refined during a period of operational use

• Documentation of findings and future recommendations

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Learning outcomes:

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This internship offers a unique opportunity to:

• Apply academic knowledge of digital tools and workflows in a real-world setting.

• Gain hands-on experience with process improvement, workflow automation, and system evaluation.

• Develop transferable skills in project management, problem-solving, and communication.

• Contribute directly to the operational development of a health-tech startup.

• Receive mentoring and supervision from experienced staff with regular check-ins and feedback.

The intern will work remotely and from Milbotix’s offices at the Future Space incubator on the UWE Frenchay campus under a hybrid working arrangement. The proportion of in-person vs remote time will be agreed with the successful candidate.

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​Who can apply?

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Internships are open to second and third year UWE undergraduates, UWE Masters students at any stage of their course, postgraduate UWE students and recent UWE graduates.    

 

Working hours and wages

 

This Internship will run for up to 250 hours (exact number of hours to be determined by the business) across the 2025/26 Academic year.

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It is recommended that you work a maximum of 12-15 hours a week term time. It may be possible to work additional hours during the holiday periods. The Internship will need to be completed between 1 September 2025 and 28 February 2026. 

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If appointed, you will need to discuss your timetable and other commitments with the supervisor and your employer to create a working agreement between you to outline expectations.

You will be employed by Milbotix Ltd and will receive the Real Living Wage of £12.60 per hour, plus holiday entitlement. As an employee you'll be expected to follow the business' employee standards of timekeeping, work ethics and culture.

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You are likely to be required to work in person, although some remote or hybrid working may be possible once the project is underway, to be discussed at Interview stage.

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