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IT Year in Industry placement
First Hydro Company
Part of ENGIE, First Hydro Company operates the Dinorwig and Ffestiniog pumped storage hydroelectric power stations in North Wales. These unique stations play a vital role in balancing the UK’s electricity grid.
Our IT team supports the digital infrastructure that keeps these operations running securely and efficiently.
The Opportunity
We are offering a 12-month industrial placement for a motivated undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
This is a hands-on role supporting the daily operations of desktop, server, and mobile systems in a live industrial environment. Alongside this, you will be given projects to assist in our Digital journey and transition to Cloud technologies. Putting these together, you will gain a solid base of experience for any career in the IT industry.
The role is site-based at Dinorwig Power Station, Llanberis—in the heart of Snowdonia, North Wales.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line support for desktop PCs, laptops, and mobile devices, and the applications used by the station staff.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
- Assist with server build and administration, monitoring, patching, and backup routines. Help maintain high cybersecurity standards and compliance.
- Participate in ITS projects such as system upgrades and mobile enhancements.
- Document procedures and contribute to the IT knowledge base.
- Support digitisation initiatives and help improve data workflows across business operations.
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What You’ll Learn
- Real-world IT operations within an evolving enterprise environment.
- Exposure to industrial systems and secure networks.
- Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 suite, and mobile device management.
- Professional communication and documentation practices.
- How digitisation and data management are driving operational efficiency in the energy sector and contribute to their adoption to ensure success.
Candidate Profile
- Degree requirement: You must be studying for a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline at a UK-based University and in your penultimate year.
- You should be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Useful: experience in Microsoft Windows environments, both desktop and server-based.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Interest in energy, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but not essential.
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Benefits
- Mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Flexible working hours and supportive team culture.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Full-time (37 hours per week) fixed-term contract (12 months).
- Primary location: Dinorwig Power Station, Llanberis—an on-site role (not remote).
- Salary in line with National Living Wage, plus a competitive benefits package including:
- 25 days paid leave.
- Private health care.
Legal & Additional Information
Business Unit: GBU Renewables & Flexible Power Division: R&B Europe - Hydro UK Legal Entity: First Hydro Company Professional Experience: Junior (experience < 3 years) Education Level: Other Company Name: ENGIE UK
Note: Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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