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