Planning Assistant; undergraduate placement

Overview

Planning Assistant (undergraduate placement) – Carlisle, UK.

Pirelli UK Tyres Ltd is responsible for all Pirelli Tyre operations in the UK. A 12‑month placement is available within the Planning Department. The role supports the Department, coordinates intercompany materials management and ingredient preparation and planning, and is predominantly office based with some factory time.

• Monitor stocks of supplied materials and calculate requirements/usage.
• Liaise with other Pirelli factories and head office to co‑ordinate inter‑company compound, components and empties.
• Order materials from external companies as required.
• Order transport as required.
• Create purchase orders as required.
• Extensive use of Excel, SAP etc.

• High level of general education, preferably within a business background.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability/Flexibility.
• Manual dexterity.
• Good time keeping.
• Team player.
• Proficiency with MS Excel (training opportunity will be provided accordingly).
• SQL databases, programming (not essential but desirable).
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Discounted tyre vouchers.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

Applications close 31 12 2025.