IT Assistant (undergraduate placement) - Carlisle, UK

Pirelli is a truly international group and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance tyres. Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd is the company responsible for all the Pirelli Tyre related operations in the UK.  The Head Office function is based in Burton on Trent, whilst Carlisle is the main Manufacturing environment for the UK.  Information Technology is now an important part of the Manufacturing process and throughout all areas of our business. 

A 1 year placement is available within the IT Department in Carlisle working within a small but disciplined and professional team. Main duties will include:

• Providing 2nd line on-site support to the business
• Installation of IT Hardware and Software
• Taking responsibility for a work-based project
• Out-of-hours working (evenings / weekend) may be necessary.

This role relates to the infrastructure area of IT, it is very hands-on and requires a high percentage of communication with all areas and departments of the business. No software development or web design is incorporated into this role.

As we consider this placement role to be an integral part of the team, we require the following:

• Ability to work on own initiative is essential as you will be given a fair degree of personal responsibility.
• Good communication skills are essential due to the interaction with users at all levels.
• Good administration skills essential to ensure documentation, logs and databases are maintained.
• Knowledge of PC / Printer Hardware
• Knowledge and experience of Windows 10 /11 & Microsoft standard Office Package
• Knowledge of Networks – LAN / WAN (advantageous)
• Good organisational skills and ability to work on your own initiative, in an often-changing environment.
• Flexibility
• Previous work experience within an IT related role would be advantageous.
• A driving license, though not necessary. is advantageous.

As this is a 1 year placement, we require the successful candidate to be an undergraduate studying for a degree related to IT.

This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about IT within a busy, high pressured manufacturing environment.  We therefore require the successful candidate to have a genuine and keen interest in IT.  

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK. 

Applications will close 31.12.2024.