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Pirelli

Logistics Assistant - Undergraduate Placement

82 days to apply
Apply by: 31/12/2026

Sectors

Logistics
Procurement & supply chain

Job Description

Pirelli is an instantly recognisable brand and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance tyres. Pirelli UK is a major player in the Pirelli world and is the only tyre manufacturer still producing tyres on UK soil. Pirelli prides itself on being a trusted partner for some of the world’s most prestige automakers, including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, JLR, Bentley, Aston Martin, and McLaren.

A 12-month placement is available within the Logistics Department working within a dynamic and professional team that aims to deliver tyres to our customers as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Main Duties Include:

  • Providing administrative support for the entire UK Logistics operation, taking ownership of, and understanding where all costs are incurred within the operation, dealing with suppliers and accurately raising purchase orders for all aspects of warehousing, distribution, and transportation.
  • Working with the Logistics Business Partner to monitor costs and assist with projects aimed at delivering cost efficiency.
  • Preparation and maintenance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the wider business.
  • Liaising with our Marketing & Commercial departments to monitor customers’ distribution service level over the entire UK territory.
  • Liaise with our Italian HQ and international transport suppliers to assist the Export process globally.
  • Assisting in the audit of the Finished Goods Warehouses twice yearly in Barton and Carlisle.
  • Monitoring accuracy of accounting of purchase orders and assisting the Management Accountant with queries.
  • Assisting with wider projects & problem solving within the operational team, providing ad-hoc assistance up to director level.

Our Requirements:

  • Studying for a business-related degree.
  • Good organisational, analytical, team working, and entrepreneurial skills.
  • Ability to work independently using initiative in a fast-paced, pressurised and target-driven environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
  • A full clean driving licence is desirable.

Employee Benefits Include:

  • 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.

Application deadline 31.12.2026. Please be aware that applications may close sooner due to significant volume.

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