University Placement Year - Service Desk Analyst (Starting Summer 2026)

Wanstor Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is offering a University Placement Year for a Service Desk Analyst starting in Summer 2026. This role involves providing first-line IT support, delivering excellent customer service, and managing client requests. Ideal candidates should be currently studying at university with a strong interest in IT and technology, along with good communication and organizational skills. The company promotes a collaborative environment with generous leave and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Regular learning sessions

2 paid volunteer days annually

Social events

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Must be studying at a university during placement year starting summer 2026.
• Interest in technology through degrees or projects.
• Willingness to learn about ITIL frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support at a 1st line level.
• Deliver proactive customer service.
• Assist customers via phone, live chat, and email.

Skills

Interest in IT and technology

Basic understanding of IT support concepts

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Currently studying at university

Job description

University Placement Year - Service Desk Analyst (Starting Summer 2026)

Department: Service Desk Internal

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Wanstor London

Description

Service Desk Analyst - Placement year
Start date: Summer 2026
Job Role: 1 year University placement
Working pattern: A variety of shift patterns including weekends
Location: Onsite - London Bridge
Interviews: January 2026

As part of our placement intake for Summer 2026, you will gain superb experience of IT within a busy Service Desk environment. You will be helping to ensure the smooth running of IT operations at customer sites. Learning to take ownership of and manage client requests, managing the process using ITIL Standards through to successful resolution of the client request or incident.

Our service desk analyst roles are one of the many entry points into a career in IT.

• Networking
• Infrastructure
• Security
• DevOps
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• …and beyond

This opportunity will equip you with all the necessary skills and experience to fast‑track your development into a future leader, whichever specialisation you choose to pursue. If you are looking for a place that will help you launch your IT career then this is the role for you. Wanstor is a place of opportunities for people to reach their full potential and pursue their ambitions.

We have a team of brilliant minds and personalities who come together to deliver exceptional projects and provide amazing customer service. We all work together to make sure we have a collaborative and supportive environment that stimulates growth.

What You’ll Do

• Provide IT support at a 1st line level
• Provide excellent, proactive, customer service
• Support our customers on the phone, via live chat and over email
• Proactively solve customer queries
• Continually improve the way the service desk works

What You’ll Need

To be eligible for this role, you must be currently studying at university and undertaking a placement year that begins in summer 2026. This role is not open to recent graduates.

You may have some of the following:

• A genuine interest in IT and technology, whether through your degree, personal projects, or helping friends/family troubleshoot issues.
  Basic understanding of IT support concepts (e.g., what a service desk does, common IT terminology).
• Willingness to learn frameworks such as ITIL and how incident, problem, and change management work in practice.
• Good communication skills and a desire to deliver excellent customer service.
• Ability to stay organised, manage competing tasks, and ask for support when needed.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the motivation to take initiative as you develop confidence.
• Flexibility to work different shift patterns, including occasional weekends, as part of the team rota.

What You’ll Love

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year.
• Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organized throughout the year.
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from health programs to keep you at your best.