Information Technology (12 Month Placement Scheme)

Location: Desford or Stockton, United Kingdom; onsite five days a week

Salary: £26,000 per year, plus share scheme, pension, and 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Company

hirify.global manufactures construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives, supported by technology, product services, and a global dealer network.

What you will do

• Support multiple globally used business applications as part of the Information Services team.
• Provide operational support using ITIL incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Participate in strategic projects and take responsibility for key project deliverables.
• Gain practical experience across manufacturing, enterprise resource planning, finance, and end-to-end business processes.
• Work with IT professionals in project management, systems design, and business analysis.
• Support and maintain small-scale and corporate-scale IT solutions.

Requirements

• Eligibility for a 12-month placement commencing July 2027: currently in the penultimate year of study, unless enrolled in an integrated master’s programme.
• On target to achieve a minimum 2:1 honours degree in any computing subject.
• Genuine interest in business information systems.
• Open-minded approach, strong problem-solving ability, and capacity to learn quickly.
• Diligence and a focus on quality, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team using initiative.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with people across all business levels.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month full-time industrial placement beginning 5 July 2027.
• Workplace mentor support from a manager or technical expert throughout the placement.
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across hirify.global facilities worldwide and work on diverse projects.
• Share scheme, pension, 27 days of annual leave, and bank holidays.
• High-performing placement students may be fast-tracked to the graduate development scheme, subject to graduate-role availability and achieving at least a 2:1.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity environment with employee resource groups and support for professional development.

Hiring process

• Complete one online application and upload a CV before the advertised closing date; do not apply for multiple roles.
• Selected candidates complete online assessments and a video interview, followed by an in-person Assessment Centre.
• The Assessment Centre is anticipated to take place on Wednesday 3 February at the Desford facility; candidates are encouraged to keep the date available.