Materials Technology Assistant (undergraduate placement)

A 1 year placement is available within the Materials Quality Department. The role involves working in an industrial environment as part of a team that is responsible for the manufacture and quality assurance of rubber compound used in the production of tyres. Main duties include: ¨ Analysis of quality data and key performance indicators and encourage continual improvement ¨ Participate in problem solving and waste reduction groups ¨ Ensure that the relevant quality procedures and control plans are maintained ¨ Taking responsibility for a work based project Our requirements: ¨ Studying for a relevant degree (materials science preferred) ¨ Good keyboard skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. ¨ Organisational skills and self motivated, able to work on your own initiative in a fast-paced environment. ¨ Good communication skills, and able to work effectively as part of a team ¨ Flexibility and adaptable to change ¨ A full clean driving licence is desirable, as there may be an opportunity to travel to Carlisle Site

Pirelli is an international group with a global brand presence, and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high performance tyres. Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd is the company responsible for all of the Pirelli Tyre related operations in the UK.