Placement Student - IT Operations Support Specialist

Cummins

Cwmbran +1 more

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for students with IT or STEM degrees who seek hands-on experience in enterprise IT operations, particularly those comfortable with on-site work and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

Students with IT or STEM degrees and a genuine interest in enterprise IT operations
— “Suitable degrees to be considered for the role are IT business, any IT degree with in the discipline or STEM degree with an strong interest in IT.”
Candidates who can commit to full-time on-site work and are open to relocating if needed
— “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”
Individuals who can manage multiple tasks and demonstrate proficiency in IT processes
— “Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects at one time. General IT proficiency and understanding.”

Things to consider

Full on-site presence is mandatory, with no remote flexibility mentioned
— “Please be aware of this role is 100% onsite”
Relocation is expected, which may involve additional personal and financial commitments
— “it is important that you can relocate if needed on your own behalf”

How to stand out

Emphasize experience with ITIL methodologies and project management in your resume and interviews
— “Support change & process controls within ITIL methodologies.”
Highlight your ability to analyze business needs and document requirements effectively
— “Analysis of business and user needs with documentation of requirements”
Showcase teamwork and communication skills with specific examples from collaborative projects
— “Must be a team player with ability to work as part of a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

maintain and support business systems
identify and design business and IT solutions
support change and process controls
collaborate with cross-functional teams

Typical background

IT degreeSTEM degree with strong interest in IT

Skills & requirements

Required

IT Operations SupportProject ManagementITIL MethodologiesCross-functional CollaborationBusiness Analysis

Preferred

STEM DegreeIT Business

Stack & domain

IT BusinessSTEM Degree With Strong Interest In ITGeneral IT Proficiency And UnderstandingAbility To Learn, Analyse, And Understand Business And Technical ProcessesTeam Player With Ability To Work As Part Of A TeamStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsAbility To Handle Multiple Tasks/projects At One Time

About the role

Original posting from Cummins

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.
Please be aware of this role is 100% onsite,
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Maintain & support business systems and IT infrastructure.
Helping to identify & design business and IT solutions.
Leading and supporting 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.
Analysis of business and user needs with documentation of requirements
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Suitable degrees to be considered for the role are IT business, any IT degree with in the discipline or STEM degree with an strong interest in IT.
Ability to learn, analyse, and understand business and technical processes.
Must be a team player with 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.
Closing date: 24th Novemeber 2026
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Source: Cummins careers