IT Placement 2027/2028

AP Racing Ltd; Coventry; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Racing is offering a 13‑month IT placement for an undergraduate seeking hands‑on experience within a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing company. Starting July 2027, you’ll support the technology and systems that enable our teams to design, develop and deliver cutting‑edge products.

You’ll work on real IT challenges, build industry‑relevant skills and contribute to projects that improve business operations and user support. Ideal for students in CS/IT with a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Undergrad with at least two years of study and aiming for 2:1 or above.
• Studying Computer Science, Computer Networking, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Eager to learn, with strong problem-solving abilities and a creative approach to challenges.
• Passionate about IT support and troubleshooting.
• A team player with effective communication skills.
• Applicants must have legal right to work in the UK for the duration; AP Racing cannot sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line IT support to users, troubleshooting hardware, software and printer issues.
• Set up and maintain IT equipment and user accounts.
• Support networks, systems and troubleshoot connection issues.
• Assist with IT projects and system improvements.
• Handle computer hardware and software systems.
• Apply networking concepts and participate in Active Directory tasks.

Skills

IT support

Troubleshooting

User accounts

Networking basics

AD & Device Mgmt

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree program

Tools

Active Directory

Device Management

Job description

AP Racing is offering an exciting 13-month IT placement for an undergraduate seeking hands-on experience within a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing company. Starting in July 2027, you’ll support the technology and systems that enable our teams to design, develop and deliver cutting‑edge products. You’ll work on real IT challenges, build industry‑relevant skills and contribute to projects that improve business operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing first‑line IT support to users, troubleshooting hardware, software and printer‑related issues.
• Setting up and maintaining IT equipment and user accounts
• Supporting networks, systems and troubleshooting connection issues
• Assisting with IT projects and system improvements
• Computer hardware and software systems.
• Networking concepts
• Active Directory and Device Management
• Good communication skills and eagerness to learn

What We’re Looking For

• An undergraduate who has completed at least two years of study and is on track for a 2:1 or above.
• Studying Computer Science, Computer Networking, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Eager to learn new skills, with strong problem‑solving abilities and a creative approach to challenges.
• Passionate about IT support and troubleshooting.
• A strong team player with effective communication skills.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the internship.
• Please note that AP Racing is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this internship.