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IT Technician Placement

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Industrial Placement / Placement Year
IT
Paid
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Deadline

Date to be confirmed

Field

IT

Overview

AETC Limited, a UK division of Precision Castparts Corp (PCC), runs a placement programme for new talent. This IT Technician Placement provides students with hands-on experience in IT operations, reporting to the Network Administrator. Throughout the programme, students will present on projects and receive one-to-one support.

About the employer

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a global manufacturer of complex metal components and products, primarily serving the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. Founded in 1953 and based in Portland, Oregon, the firm supplies critical parts and services used in aircraft, energy generation, and various industrial applications worldwide.

Application timeline

Opens: 08 Feb 2026

Structure & format

This is a 12-month industrial placement based at the Leeds site, covering both Leeds and Leicester facilities. It involves a 38-hour working week.

Pay & benefits

The role offers a salary of £24,800 per annum plus benefits.

Eligibility

Candidates should be studying a relevant IT course with a strong predicted grade (2.1 or above) and ideally possess a UK Driving Licence. Essential skills include problem-solving, communication, hardware/software knowledge, motivation, MS Office proficiency, and familiarity with desktop concepts and network troubleshooting.

Application process

To apply, forward your CV with a covering letter to sophie.cooling@pccairfoils.com. PCC has signed the Gradcracker feedback pledge, indicating that feedback will be provided upon request after an interview.

Why this matters

This placement offers hands-on experience in IT support within a large manufacturing company (PCC/AETC), which is a key figure in the power generation supply chain and aerospace market. Students will gain practical skills in server backup, desktop support, network configuration, and user account administration, enhancing their career prospects in the IT field.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.