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. For more information on the company please visit www.pirelli.co.uk .
The Head Office function is based in Burton on Trent, whilst Carlisle is the main Manufacturing environment for the UK.
Reporting to the UK IT Manager, a 1-year placement is available within the IT Department in Carlisle, working within a small professional team.
About the Role
The role is a mixture of supporting day-to-day IT operations for the corporate part of the business as well as being hands on supporting the IT infrastructure in the main manufacturing area.
- Provide 2nd line support in a complex manufacturing environment
- Provide day to day support to local users
- Assisting with hardware and software setup and maintenance
- Support the team with network and infrastructure tasks
About You
Required
- Working towards a degree in IT, Computer Science or related discipline.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
- A good communicator who is not afraid to interact with users at all levels
- Good knowledge of computer and printer hardware
- The ability to manage your own workload
Desirable but not essential
- Experience with configuring and administering Windows 10 and 11
- Knowledge of server hardware and operating systems
- Knowledge of computer networks and related technologies
- Appreciation of working in a complex, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Please note: This placement is not a software development or cyber security role. You will not be required to write code or undertake security-related work, so it may not be suitable for applicants primarily interested in these areas.
Our Benefits
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank hols)
- Pension scheme
- Employee discount scheme and discounted tyre vouchers
- Regular company events and prize draws
- Eye Test and Flu Vaccinations reimbursements
- Christmas savings club
The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
Applications will close 31.12.2026.
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IT Assistant (undergraduate placement) - Carlisle, UK employer: Pirelli & C. S.p.A.
Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd in Carlisle is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where safety and innovation are paramount. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and career development opportunities within a transformed maintenance team, ensuring meaningful contributions to an automated manufacturing process. The strong safety culture and commitment to employee well-being make it an attractive place for those seeking rewarding employment.
