IT Year in Industry placement
Posted 1 week ago by ENGIE UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Llanberis, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The IT Year in Industry placement at First Hydro Company offers a 12-month opportunity for an undergraduate student in Computer Science or a related field. The role involves hands-on support for desktop, server, and mobile systems at the Dinorwig Power Station, contributing to IT operations and digital transformation projects. Candidates will gain practical experience in a live industrial environment while enhancing their skills in IT support and cybersecurity. This position is full-time and on-site in North Wales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first-line support for desktop PCs, laptops, and mobile devices and the applications used by the station staff.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
- Assist with server build and administration, monitoring, patching, and backup routines.
- Help maintain high cybersecurity standards and compliance.
- Participate in IT projects such as system upgrades and mobile enhancements.
- Document procedures and contribute to the IT knowledge base.
- Support digitisation initiatives and help improve data workflows across business operations.
Key Skills:
- Studying for a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline at a UK-based University.
- On track to achieve a 2.1 or above.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience in Microsoft Windows environments, both desktop and server.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Interest in energy, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but not essential.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Llanberis
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: IT
First Hydro Company, part of ENGIE, operates the Dinorwig and Ffestiniog pumped storage hydroelectric power stations in North Wales. These unique stations play a vital role in balancing the UK’s electricity grid. Our IT team supports the digital infrastructure that keeps these operations running securely and efficiently.
The Opportunity
We are offering a 12-month industrial placement for a motivated undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. This is a hands-on role supporting the daily operations of desktop, server, and mobile systems in a live industrial environment. Alongside this, you will be given projects to assist in our Digital journey and transition to Cloud technologies. Putting these together you will gain a solid base of experience for any career in the IT industry. The role is site based, at Dinorwig Power Station, Llanberis – in the heart of Snowdonia, North Wales.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line support for desktop PCs, laptops and mobile devices and the applications used by the station staff.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
- Assist with server build and administration, monitoring, patching and backup routines.
- Help maintain high cybersecurity standards and compliance.
- Participate in IT projects such as system upgrades and mobile enhancements
- Document procedures and contribute to the IT knowledge base.
- Support digitisation initiatives and help improve data workflows across business operations.
What You’ll Learn
- Real-world IT operations within an evolving Enterprise environment.
- Exposure to industrial systems and secure networks.
- Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 suite and mobile device management.
- Professional communication and documentation practices.
- How digitisation and data management are driving operational efficiency in the energy sector and contribute to their adoption and ensure success.
Candidate Profile
You must be studying for a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline at a UK based University and in the penultimate year of your degree course. You should be on track to achieve a 2.1 or above. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience in Microsoft Windows environments, both desktop and server would be useful. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Interest in energy, infrastructure and cybersecurity. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but not essential.
Benefits
- Mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Flexible working hours and supportive team culture.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
The role is full time (37 hours per week) and will be on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months. You will primarily be based at Dinorwig Power Station, Llanberis. This is an on-site role and not remote. Salary will be in line with National Living Wage, in addition we offer a very competitive benefits package including 25 days paid leave and private health care.
Business Unit: GBU Renewables & Flexible Power
Division: R&B Europe - Hydro
UK Legal Entity: FIRST HYDRO COMPANY
Professional Experience: Junior (experience < 3 years)
Education Level: Other
Company Name: ENGIE UK