IT Undergraduate Industrial Placement

Job description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER . It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The TeamOur IT Intern gets to work on a range of IT disciplines and has the chance to meet and interact with many areas of the business during their year with Mattel. Daily activities will include supporting business systems, end user support and administration. Time will be allocated for getting involved in regional & global IT projects primarily around Ecommerce & data analytics. New skills can be learned, and existing expertise can be applied. We try to ensure our interns receive a 'taste' of IT operating in a multi-national company and welcome enthusiastic, friendly people to our team in Slough.

The OpportunityWe are looking for a undergraduate UK university student to join the GTO team to work on the following duties:

Work with Business Analyst/Project Manager/Tech leads on projects

Business requirements gathering & identifying issues

Ecommerce prototype building/proof of concepts

Test scenarios/user acceptance testing

Administration, status updates & communication

Report building in IBM Cognos Analytics suite

Regular office operation support

Updating & creating Sharepoint & Simplr content/sites

Meeting room & connectivity tools support

Ad hoc user support requests

Key Performance Indicators:

Meeting deadlines for projects

User satisfaction with application support

Regular communication of open and resolved issues to management

Social and Philanthropic OpportunitiesMattel Interns receive a unique opportunity to play an active role in the generation of event initiatives, with the other Mattel interns alongside the 'Heart of Play' social committee, to drive employee engagement and live the Mattel Brands, including the Halloween Party, Children's Festive Party and other ad-hoc events and activations. As well as assisting with the organisation and delivery of philanthropic activities as a member of Mattel's charity events management team, "Our Committee".

What We're Looking ForExperience/Working knowledge of the following is an advantage:

Currently studying an undergraduate degree in IT with a placement year (Masters students will not be accepted)

Ecommerce platforms – Shopify (an advantage) + others

Basic coding experience (java script, python, HTML, CSS etc)

Social media platforms/marketing/analytics

Report building tools

Standard PC applications MS suite/Adobe products (Acrobat, Photoshop)

PC/MAC books/Tablet/mobile devices

Behavioural Competencies

Good interpersonal skills, good communicator

Pro‐active attitude

Self‐motivated

Analytical and problem‐solving skills

Willingness to learn and embrace new technologies

Live/willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the Slough office

What It's Like To Work HereWe are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

We collaborate – Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process, and our collective capabilities is our superpower.

We innovate – At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.

We execute – We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We AreMattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher‐Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and e‐commerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

27-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English