Business Systems Intern (IT 2nd Year Student Placement)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Business Systems Intern
Salary: £23,168
Location: Plymouth UK
Duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 31st March 2023
Role & Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Business Systems Manager, you will be required to work on some key business systems projects during your placement year.
One of your projects will include drawing data from numerous sources, manipulating it and visualising it in multiple locations within the production environment.
Candidate Attributes
- Calmness when working under pressure.
- The ability to build productive working relationships with various departments.
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to work in a methodical and accurate manner.
- A high level of computer literacy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Database skills – such as Microsoft SQL or MySQL.
- Scripting skills – general scripting languages.
- Tools such as BI.
- Working towards a Computer Science degree or similar.
- SAP knowledge would be an advantage but is not essential.
Working Hours
Your hours will be Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-15:30.
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this position is £23,168 per annum (pro-rata depending on start/finish date). This position also qualifies for overtime.
In addition, you will receive:
- 25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays (per annum, pro-rata).
- Free parking.
- Free staff uniform.
- Subsidised staff restaurant.
- Company Reward Scheme.
- Contributory pension scheme matched by the Company up to 5%.
Rittal-CSM Ltd holds the prestigious Investors in People Silver award and are committed to the training and development of all their staff. As such this is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain exceptional first hand industry experience within a Global Company.
Application/Interview
To apply, please apply with a CV and Cover Letter as to why you’re interested in the role.
There is a two-stage interview process which will include a factory tour.
Closing date: 31st March 2023.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Internship
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £23,168.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Business Systems Intern (IT 2nd Year Student Placement) roles across Rittal-CSM's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,168 - £23,168 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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