Renishaw - IT Systems Administration Industrial Placement

Renishaw is a market-leading, global provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices.

We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Early Careers cohort consists of around 195 Graduates, 203 Apprentices and 58 Placements. You are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep Renishaw at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest in your continuous development and success from day one.

Our Values

At Renishaw you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We are proud of our strong working culture and work hard to promote diversity and inclusivity. We encourage our people to act in line with our core values of innovation, inspiration, integrity and involvement.

What type of things will I be working on?

On this 12-month industrial placement, starting September 2025, you will work within our IT division. It's a varied role where you'll be providing fast, efficient, and diligent support to keep our global workforce productive when using technology in their own jobs. 

Day-to-day you'll be:

• Solving faults relating to business-critical applications e.g. printing from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• Responding to service requests for new PCs, printers, and accessories
• Resolving queries relating to Renishaw's standard PC applications including MS: Office, Visio and Project 

All of this work will be guided by experienced professionals, who will help broaden and strengthen your technical and commercial skills.

By the end of the placement you'll have a substantial breadth of experience, and the opportunity to progress into one of Renishaw's competitive Graduate Schemes.

What’s on offer?

• £20,510 salary.
• Potential of future offers and opportunities on our graduate schemes.
• Flexible & hybrid working available (team dependent).
• Fantastic core skills training, plus access to a learning and development courses platform.
• Bonus scheme & 9% pension contribution. 
• Full medical insurance, access to onsite fitness centres & onsite subsidised restaurants.

Where will I be working?

This role is based at one of our main sites near Wotton-under Edge in Gloucestershire. As Renishaw sites are located in semi-rural areas, applicants must ensure they have reliable means of transport to reach the site, as public transportation options will be limited. Alternatively, applicants should be willing to relocate to the local area.

What do I need?

We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated students who are looking to undertake a sandwich placement as part of their degree course. 

We're open to students working towards a degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. The following skills are also preferrable:

• A good understanding of Windows 10/11 and preferably Windows Server.
• An understanding of TCP/IP networking.
• An appreciation of Cyber Security principles.
• An appreciation of Cloud Services.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of customer service, perhaps gained through work-based experience.

Training and development is excellent so candidates with no experience but a keen interest in operations will be strongly considered. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another placement opportunity at Renishaw.

What’s the application process?

1. Quick Apply: Simply submit your CV—no cover letter needed! However, we'd love it if you could personalise your CV with a short profile that reflects your interest in Renishaw and this Physics and Optics opportunity. Applications close on November 18th, the sooner you apply the better!
2. Telephone Call with the GRB Renishaw team– this not an interview, just a chance for us to have a conversation around what made you apply and what makes you a great fit!
3. Online Assessment Centre – meet the team and get a great feel for why Renishaw is for you! This will take place early December – receive an offer before Christmas!

Equal Opportunities

Renishaw are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the team on [email protected]