IT Placement

by Volkswagen Financial Services

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Deadline: 29th December 2017
Salary: £17,500 + car scheme & discretionary bonus
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Automotive Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology
Location: South East
City: Milton Keynes

About Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS)

We provide finance and insurance services to customers across the entire Volkswagen Group. One of the most unexpected things about VWFS is that we don’t just provide solutions for Volkswagen. We also work with a variety of amazing brands that include Audi, SEAT, SKODA, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and MAN.

You might imagine you’ll need a finance degree and a wardrobe full of grey suits to work at VWFS. Not true. We’re smart casual in the office, informal in how we work together and we’re looking for students with diverse skills, backgrounds and ideas to join our journey.

Our IT Placement

The IT team here at VWFS are a customer focussed department that works as part of a global IT Team. We work in a fast moving industry where technology is at the core of delivering services and Innovation.

We’re looking for students who want to learn about how our business works, who want to build relationships with other functions and really see their work make an impact. You’ve got to be able to embrace, enjoy and feel energised by pace and change.

During your year placement you will gain experience in various IT disciplines to really build on the knowledge that you have already learned at University. Some of the main responsibilities include:

  • Provide first line support to all users, working to resolve all issues quickly and efficiently, and escalating to the second line of support when necessary
  • Support the Business in their use of the desktop and IT Infrastructure
  • Understand and apply where applicable the different methodologies, tools and processes used in IT
  • Work with business users to determine their requirements and translate them to IT solutions

You’ll need to be studying towards an IT related degree, hold a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and have a willingness to take ownership, whilst also working as part of a team.

Please click the apply button below to find out more about the IT placement opportunity we have available for 2018.

What’s in it for you?

Our 12-month placements are structured so that you can settle in, feel comfortable and as though you can start learning from day one. There’s help, support, lots of encouragement, and clear objectives which help to keep you progressing. From mentoring in local schools to formal presentations to the Board of Management, this is a varied, inspiring 12-month experience that you’ll never forget.

On top of all that you’ll receive an annual salary of £17,500, a discretionary bonus, 27 days holiday along with a new loan car every six months.

How to apply

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