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Placement Student - IT Operations Support Specialist

Cummins
Cwmbran

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 1-year IT Operations Support Specialist placement in Cwmbran, Wales, commencing Summer 2027.
  • Gain experience in maintaining IT infrastructure, supporting projects, and collaborating with global teams.
  • Requires a STEM, IT, or IT Business degree with a strong interest in IT; must be on-site 5 days per week.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Operations Support Specialist to join our team specializing in IT for our Enterprise Platforms in Cwmbran, Wales, 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 of 2027. The requirements are for the successful candidate to be on-site 5 days per week, it is important that you can relocate if needed on your own behalf, or be within a commutable distance to site. This role is 100% onsite.

What You'll Do

  • Maintain & support business systems and IT infrastructure.
  • Help to identify & design business and IT solutions.
  • Lead and support projects with project management methodology and tasks.
  • Support change & process controls within ITIL methodologies.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to support and deliver global initiatives.
  • Analyse business and user needs with documentation of requirements.

What You'll Need

  • Suitable degrees to be considered for the role are IT business, any IT degree within the discipline or STEM degree with a strong interest in IT.
  • Ability to learn, analyse, and understand business and technical processes.
  • Must be a team player with the ability to work as part of a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
  • General IT proficiency and understanding.