Pirelli is an international group with a global brand presence, and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance tyres. Pirelli Tyres Ltd is the company responsible for all of the Pirelli Tyre related operations in the UK. For more information please visit www.pirelli.co.uk

A 1 year placement is available within the Materials Quality Department. The role involves working in an industrial and laboratory environment as part of a team that is responsible for the manufacture and quality assurance of rubber compound, textile and metallic fabric components used in the production of tyres.

Main duties 

  • Analysis of quality data and key performance indicators and encourage continual improvement
  • Participate in problem solving and waste reduction groups
  • Ensure that the relevant quality procedures and control plans are maintained
  • Taking responsibility for a work based project

Our requirements

  • Studying for a relevant degree (materials science preferred)
  • Good keyboard skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Organisational skills and self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication skills, and able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Flexibility and adaptable to change
  • A full clean driving licence is desirable, as there may be an opportunity to travel to our Burton site

Employee benefits

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

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.