We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
The UK Trading IT Solutions team is looking for an undergraduate to join us this Summer (2025) for a 48-52 week placement. We are an Agile Team, practicing continuous development to support the Trading Business we are looking for IT Undergraduate with a range of interpersonal and technical skills to support the Digitalisation journey of Uniper in the UK.
Our UK Trading IT team deliver continuous change within a fast paced business environment, we seek to identify issues and opportunities to proactively deliver solutions to the business. Our undergraduate will become an integral part of the team working alongside industry experts in full trade Lifecyle within short term trading and optimisation.
The candidate will be required to
- Identify, shape, catalogue and implement business and functional requirements, In particular where there is strategic fit Uniper goals: from using data, technology, and AI to improve performance to load testing and developing automation frameworks.
- Documenting business requirements and current solutions with a view to implementing improvements in line with our IT strategy.
- Preparation of cost estimates and project timelines for completing recommended solutions.
- Provide input into user education and implementation plans.
- Identify process improvements in relation to specific projects/tasks.
- Active participation in architecture, data design and review of the applications landscape, focus on actively identify and report project and system improvement ideas
- Participate within incident management process, proactively taking measures to improve quality.
You will be aligned very close to our core IT strategy, we adopt a combination of digital learning and on-the-job training, you’ll build a wealth of new skills with the help of industry experts. People who are as invested in your success as you are.
Your profile
Essential
- Logical and structured way of thinking, high organizational skills with the ability to present complex topics targeted to the audience.
- Ability to demonstrate their confidence in building a partnership with the business.
- Managing individual project scope on time and to budget.
- Passionate about continuous improvement in the entire Process landscape to move manual process to a digital and automated set-up.
- Problem solving, creativity, staying positive, working under pressure, aiming high, leadership and teamwork.
Desirable
- Understanding or experience of cloud computing
- Understanding of application development lifecycle
- Effective communicator and genuine passion for IT
- Interest within Energy Industry
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.
Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
Competitive salary
Personal development and Learning opportunities
Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Electric vehicle charging at our sites
In house Occupational Health Services
Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
Performance related benefits
Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Workor buy and sell extra holiday
Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact ResourcingUK(at)Uniper.Energy
Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.
Job information
Contract type:
Working Hours:
Start Date: Summer/Sept 2025
Deadline: 31.12.2024
Salary: £25,000
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
