Placement Student - IT Networks

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We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Network Student to join our team specializing in systems and information technology for our Corporate/Cummins Business Services Unit in Darlington. 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 expectation will be for the successful candidate to be onsite at least 3 days per week to get the best experience.

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

• Working with the Europe Network Support Team based in our Cummins Darlington office.
• Performing Network Admin functions 
• Executing Switch and WIFI inventory management.
• Completing LAN configuration compliance management.
• Ensuring the completion of Project Engineering & documentation.
• Working on the Ekahau WIFI survey.
• Ensuring Problem/Infrastructure Request Ticket resolution

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

• Studying and IT related degree with focus on Networks.
• A willingness to learn and receptive to feedback
• Some knowledge of IT Network functions
• Experience working in a team

Working At Cummins

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, color, 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: Thursday 13th November

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