Operations Intern

Operations Intern (3 month Summer Placement) 

Salary £24,785 pro-rated

Summary:

CTS is the UK arm of a successful European organisation Easy4U that has been transforming how educational institutions access and manage technology. As part of a wider group with a proven track record across Europe, we are now three years into our journey in the UK and building strong momentum.

This is an exciting moment to join us. The market is evolving rapidly, and we are expanding our UK-based team to take the next step in delivering outstanding service to our partner schools, as well as to the students and parents who rely on Easy4u devices every single day.

We are seeking a Device Production Intern for a hands-on role at our Crawley-based Service Centre. This summer position is critical to our logistical operations, ensuring that thousands of devices are prepared, enrolled, and ready for students before the new school year begins. This role offers direct, practical experience with the latest education IT technologies, including Microsoft and Chrome OS device management and enrolment.

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Device Handling: Unpacking new laptops and hardware from delivery shipments and preparing them for processing.
• Technical Enrolment: Performing device enrolment for Microsoft and Chrome OS platforms to ensure they are ready for school network integration.
• Asset Management: Scanning serial numbers and applying asset labels accurately to maintain rigorous inventory records.
• Quality Control: Conducting basic functional checks to ensure all devices meet quality standards before they are deployed to students.
• Logistics Support: Repacking processed devices and supporting all hands-on logistical activities to meet summer production deadlines.
• Workspace Maintenance: Collaborating with the team to maintain an organised and efficient production environment.

Personal Specifications:

• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling high volumes of data and hardware.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.
• Organised with the ability to manage repetitive tasks with consistency.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative "all-hands-on-deck" team.
• Physically capable of handling and moving IT equipment throughout the day.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Essential:
• Ability to follow technical instructions and established processes accurately.
• Excellent time management and punctuality.
• Basic competence using computer systems for data entry and scanning.
• Desirable:
• Current enrolment in or recent graduation from a University or Higher Education program or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, production line, or retail environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive intern salary
• Hands-on experience with large-scale IT deployment and enrolment technologies.
• Exposure to a successful, expanding European organisation.
• A collaborative and supportive summer team culture.
• SAGE Employee assistance program.

Due to the nature of this role involving visiting education establishments successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by CTS.

At CTS we are committed to safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work with us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal record disclosure.