TJX
IT Placement Engineer
2nd Year
27 Jan 2026
IT
Overview
TJX's IT Industrial Placement programme provides university students with a full year of practical experience in information technology. Placements are typically based within the company's European head office or other operational sites, offering exposure to various IT disciplines that support the vast retail network of brands like TK Maxx and Homesense. The role focuses on developing technical skills, understanding corporate IT infrastructure, and contributing to ongoing projects within a fast-paced environment.
Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and TK Maxx in Europe.
Opens: 03 Oct 2025; Closes: 27 Jan 2026
This is a full-time industrial placement year, typically lasting 12 months. The exact location will be in the UK, likely at one of TJX's main corporate or logistics hubs. Work hours are standard office hours, usually 37.5 hours per week.
Industrial placements at TJX are paid roles, offering a competitive salary for the duration of the placement.
This programme targets university students currently in their second year of an undergraduate degree, seeking a placement year as part of their course. Applicants should typically be studying relevant IT or STEM subjects and have the right to work in the UK.
The application process usually involves an online application form, often followed by online assessments (numerical, verbal reasoning), a video interview, and finally an assessment centre or in-person interview stage.
TJX is a large international retailer, and their industrial placement programmes are competitive, attracting many applicants. The cohort size for IT placements can vary but typically involves multiple students each year.
A placement at TJX provides significant experience for an IT career, exposing students to enterprise-level systems and processes within a major retail organisation. It offers practical application of academic knowledge, networking opportunities, and a strong addition to a CV, potentially leading to future graduate opportunities within the company.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.