IT Service Desk Student Placement
alliancewd · Enstone ·
- Category
- Support
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- No
A 1-year student placement (starting July 2027) on the Service Desk of the Alpine Formula One team in Enstone, providing first-line IT support: logging and resolving tickets, troubleshooting desktops, laptops and mobile devices, deploying equipment, and handling user account administration. Core stack includes Windows, Microsoft 365, and networking/hardware basics.
Company
ALPINE RACING LIMITEDJob Description
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: July 2027
Location: Enstone
About Us
We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our IT team plays a critical role in ensuring that colleagues across the business have access to reliable technology and support services that enable them to perform at their best. From supporting trackside operations to maintaining factory-based systems, our Service Desk team is at the forefront of delivering excellent IT support in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
As an IT Service Desk Student Placement, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of users, technologies, and business-critical systems. This is a unique opportunity to develop your technical and customer service skills while contributing to the success of a Formula One team.
The Role
During your placement, you will provide first-line IT support to users across the business, helping to resolve technical issues and ensuring a high standard of customer service. Working alongside experienced IT professionals, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of technologies, systems, and support processes while developing practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
You'll support the day-to-day operation of the Service Desk, assisting with incident management, service requests, device deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the user experience.
Key Responsibilities
Provide first-line support for hardware, software, and IT service-related incidents and requests
Log, categorise, prioritise, and track support tickets through to resolution
Troubleshoot issues relating to desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and business applications
Escalate complex issues to specialist IT teams where required
Assist with the setup, deployment, configuration, and maintenance of end-user devices
Support user account administration, including onboarding, offboarding, and access management activities
Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, and IT procedures
Assist with hardware asset management and inventory control
Support meeting room technology and audiovisual equipment across the site
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance IT services and user satisfaction
Who We’re Looking For
Currently studying a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, and seeking an industry placement during your penultimate year of university
Strong interest in IT support, customer service, and technology
Basic understanding of Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, networking, and computer hardware
Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting technical issues
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
A customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies
You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
You must be available to attend onsite interviews
What We Offer in Return
At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage.
Our purpose-built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on-site gym, a fully catered restaurant with a daily allowance and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.
Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting-edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.
Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.
Job Family
Information Technologies & SystemsRenault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves.
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