Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 9-15 month placement year starting Summer 2027.
- Work onsite in Darlington, UK, Monday to Friday.
- Develop IT systems, business intelligence solutions, and improve IT processes.
- Must be studying towards a Computer Science or Information Technology degree.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Systems placement student to join our team specializing in Systems/Information Technology for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, UK. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027. This position will be 100% onsite Monday to Friday, business hours, so we will only consider candidates who will be able to travel or relocate to the location.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Lead small projects and initiatives from requirement gathering and definition through to implementation, using set business analysis and methodologies.
- Support Industry 4.0 deployment and work on support of hardware and systems.
- Improve IT and related business processes through involvement in cross-functional support, collaborating with different teams and departments throughout the business.
- Develop business intelligence solutions using Microsoft PowerApps and PowerBi along with other industry software packages.
- Support and improve processes through process flow mapping, data collection and analysis, testing and problem solving.
- Involvement in production support as required.
What You'll Need
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Studying towards a degree within Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Some experience in coding would be advantageous.
- Strong communication, coordination & leadership skills are required.
- A good understanding of computer systems, software and emerging technologies.
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc).