Technical & Services Internship - (12 month placement - 2025)

Applications to be reviewed from: Monday 4th November 2024

Application closing date: Friday 6th December 2024

Are you a University student seeking an industry placement opportunity in Technology?

Do you want to have an impact and join a business where you can make a difference?

• Start date:- Monday 30th June 2025


• Length: 12 months


• Salary: £20,000


• Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Marlow, Newcastle , South Coast


• Hybrid working: (3 days in the office and 2 days from home)

Please note:

• Roles are subject to location which means you may be required to relocate in order to be considered for a position.


• Specific roles and their available locations will be confirmed during the live assessment centres (in February/March 2025)

Join our Internship programme

For University students seeking a year in placement, Softcat's Internship Programme provides a fantastic opportunity to enhance and develop your skills and experience. Our 12-month programme will enable you to take on responsibilities within varied roles, lead on projects and make a genuine impact in our organisation. As we continue to expand and grow our internship programme, this is an exciting opportunity to join!

About the Technical & Services business area

We've been building our in-house tech expertise year on year, as more and more clients turn to us for smart, value-adding tech solutions. From AI and Digital Workspace to Hybrid Infrastructure & Cyber Security, there's huge potential to grow your technical know-how and experience by helping us take our technology solutions to another level. The departments in our Technical & Services area include: Architectural Services, Professional Services, Cyber Services, Resource Desk, Advisory and Project management. Examples of previous interns hired in this area:- Services - Intelligence Intern and MDL (managed device lifecycle) Intern. *PLEASE NOTE: The above roles are not guaranteed and may be subject to change

Get the most out of your placement year

As an Intern in the Technical & Services area you'll be:

• Joining a specific team within the Technical & Services department


• Taking on a role within the team, assigned to specific responsibilities and duties


• Supporting with technical and/or service-related queries, projects and engagements with customers


• Learning about your team and department and how they contribute to Softcat's success


• Engaging and collaborating with the sales department and other teams and departments to help maintain high levels of service to our customers


• Building key skills such as organisation, time management and communication


• Collaborating with other Softcat interns on group projects

What we're looking for

• A current undergraduate University student studying in the UK/Ireland in your penultimate year, from any degree discipline


• A passion for technology and entering the technology industry


• Ability to develop and maintain relationships externally and internally


• The ability to use your own initiative and work independently or as part of a team


• Demonstrate an alignment to our Softcat values & culture

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home


• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day


• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

Join us

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.

You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/