IT Placement Programme

• Hands-on experience supporting real manufacturing systems in a live environment
• Work on digital systems that keep production running smoothly
• Support new technology and asset installations across the business
• Build practical IT, systems and problem-solving skills
• Work with experienced engineers, IT teams and external suppliers
• Learn how manufacturing and supply systems operate day to day
• Gain exposure to fault-finding, system support and improvement work
• Develop professional skills in documentation, reporting and communication
• Take part in small projects that make a real business impact

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Microsoft Outlook?, * Our placement programmes are for university students currently studying towards an undergraduate degree ideally in a STEM subject, who are seeking a 12-month sandwich placement before their final year of study.

• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• You must be able to undertake your placement between July 2026 and August 2027.
• Have a genuine interest in IT
• Be a confident communicator and be able to work well within a team.
• Possess excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to work collaboratively with others and be solutions-focused with a positive outlook.
• The role is based in Howden, East Ridings of Yorkshire: you must live within 75 minutes of us.
• Some travel will be expected therefore a driving license is required.

As an IT Placement, you will join us for 12 months, receive a £25,000 salary, and work onsite 5 days a week. You will receive 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, employee well-being support, an on-site restaurant offering a free daily lunch at our Howden site, shopping discounts, and be invited to exceptional reward and recognition events.

Are you an Under-Graduate looking for a 12-month IT placement as part of your sandwich year? We have an exciting opportunity where you can build real technical skills, gain hands-on experience, and make a genuine impact from day one. Join Howdens, based at our Howden, Yorkshire office in Northamptonshire and become part of a successful FTSE 100 business. For over a decade, Howdens has welcomed Placement Students and helped them thrive. During your IT placement, you'll work alongside skilled IT professionals, getting stuck into real projects and developing skills that will set you up for life after university. As the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier, we're proud of our strong track record in developing early careers talent - we don't just promise on-the-job learning; we deliver it. You'll step into a meaningful role, be treated as a valued member of the team, and gain practical experience that will set you up for life after university. Even better, this placement could be the start of a long-term career with us, many of our placements have chosen to return and develop their career with Howdens.