SHEQ Internship Programme at FUCHS (2026)

FUCHS is offering a SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) Internship for 2026, providing a comprehensive 12-month programme for recent graduates eager to build a career in industrial SHEQ management. This internship is an exceptional opportunity to gain practical experience within an international manufacturing organisation, specifically in the lubricants industry. Interns will be actively involved in supporting various SHEQ activities, from incident investigations and risk assessments to compliance monitoring and management system implementation. This programme is designed to provide continuous coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training, ensuring a robust learning experience and exposure to critical SHEQ standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the investigation and closure of non-conformances and incidents.
• Supporting root cause analysis.
• Analysing SHEQ data.
• Assisting with SHEQ reports and dashboards.
• Monitoring SHEQ performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Developing and tracking corrective and preventive actions.
• Supporting actions arising from audits, inspections and investigations.
• Assisting with SHEQ management system activities.
• Supporting document control processes.
• Assisting with legal compliance activities.
• Participating in risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Assisting with audits and inspections.
• Supporting environmental and waste management initiatives.
• Assisting with SHEQ training.
• Supporting safety awareness and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Participating in other SHEQ departmental activities.

Why Join the Company

Joining FUCHS as a SHEQ Intern offers a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience within a global leader in the lubricants industry. You will benefit from a varied working environment within an international organisation, providing exposure to diverse operational challenges and best practices. The 12-month structured internship includes continuous coaching and mentoring, ensuring you receive personalized guidance and support throughout your development. You will gain invaluable on-the-job training and practical work experience within the manufacturing industry, specifically focusing on SHEQ management systems, safety, environmental, quality, and compliance activities. This programme is an excellent stepping stone for a career in SHEQ, offering a solid foundation in critical industry standards and practices.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Highlight ISO Standards Knowledge: Explicitly mention any academic exposure or understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. This demonstrates direct relevance to the role's requirements.
• Showcase Problem-Solving and Communication: Provide examples (from studies, projects, or part-time work) where you've utilized your problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, as these are vital for SHEQ roles.
• Emphasize Manufacturing Interest: Express a genuine interest in the manufacturing industry and how you see yourself contributing to safety, health, environment, and quality within such a dynamic sector.

Interview Preparation

Prepare for questions such as: 'How do you understand the importance of ISO standards in a manufacturing environment, and which one resonates most with you?' and 'Describe a time you identified a potential hazard or non-conformance, and what steps you would take to address it.' You can practice answering these and other likely questions using the Xhosadev Interview Simulator.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official FUCHS careers portal. Click here to apply for FUCHS SHEQ Internship 2026. Applicants should complete the online application and submit all required information and supporting documents requested on the careers portal.

* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.

• Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management, or a Related field.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills).
• Good communication skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• A basic understanding of the following standards is also required: ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949.