Placement Student - IT System Analyst

targetjobs UK; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an enthusiastic IT Systems Analyst placement student to join the team in Wellingborough, UK. This placement will commence in Summer 2026, with a focus on analyzing business problems, designing IT solutions, and supporting operational IT systems. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Computer Science or IT and is a team player with excellent communication skills. Relocation may be necessary as the role requires on-site work three days a week.

Qualifications

• Studying for a degree in a relevant field with enthusiasm for technology.
• Ability to learn new technologies rapidly.
• Team player capable of managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business problems using analysis tools.
• Design and build IT solutions for stakeholders.
• Lead project initiatives from inception to completion.
• Provide operational support for IT systems.

Skills

Business analysis

Project management

Effective communication

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in adaptability for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what is all about. We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Systems Analyst placement student to join our team specializing in Systems/Information Technology for our Distribution Business Segment in Wellingborough, 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 and power your potential!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2026. The requirements are for the successful candidate to be on-site 3 days per week, so it is important that you can relocate, or be within a commutable distance to site.

External Qualifications And Competencies

• In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Analysis of business problems, using business analysis tools and techniques whilst driving business process improvement initiatives.
• Identifying, designing, evaluating, and building IT solutions to meet the needs of our business stakeholders.
• Leading project initiatives from inception to completion at varying stages of their product lifecycle.
• Maintaining existing IT systems and understanding their interaction with business process.
• Helping deploy new IT systems, including testing support and end user training.
• Operational support and business / IT compliance and internal controls reporting

Additional Responsibilities Unique To This Position

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Studying for a degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or studying for a degree with a keen interest in using technology to solve business problems.
• Ability to quickly absorb and learn new technologies as the rate of advancement in technology continues to push boundaries.
• Must be a team player, with the ability to manage their own workload and balance multiple tasks / projects at one time.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to express complex concepts in simple terms.

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

CLOSING DATE: 13th of November

About Us

About Us Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.