Assembly Line - Placement Year 2027

Higherin; Lindfield; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay

27 days holiday pro rata

Pension scheme

On-site restaurant

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at Goodwood offers a 13-month placement starting July 2025 for mechanical engineering students. You will work in the Assembly Line to learn lean manufacturing, assist with process design and data reporting, and support daily operations with hands-on tasks.

Successful applicants will study Mechanical Engineering and be fluent in English; German is a plus. Gain practical experience in a world-class automotive environment with a competitive package and pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant course.
• Fluent in English; a working knowledge of German would be beneficial.
• Strong PC skills with CAD, SharePoint and MS Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist lean manufacturing activities including process design and optimisation.
• Analyze data and create reports to support the Assembly Line.
• Perform daily tasks supporting reporting and running of the line.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

AutoCAD

SharePoint

MS Office

Time management

Communication skills

English fluent

German beneficial

Education

Bachelor’s or integrated Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

START WITH WHAT DRIVES YOU.

Assembly Line - Placement

Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Assembly Line - Placement (July 2027)

We are seeking two interns to work within our Assembly team at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars starting July 2025 for a period of 13 months. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is known for building cars that are the pinnacle of product quality. The assembly line strives every day for perfection by building these unique cars to satisfy our customers’ high expectations.

What awaits you?

• Lean manufacturing: process design and optimisation.
• Data analysis and creation of reports.
• Daily tasks supporting the reporting and running of the Assembly Line.
• Qualifications and Experience

What should you bring along?

• Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in Mechanical Engineering or relevant course.
• Fluent in English; a working knowledge of German would be beneficial.
• Extensive PC skills (Microsoft Office, CAD, SharePoint etc).
• Problem solving, time management and communication skills shown through involvement in projects and activities undertaken at university and in your spare time.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing would be beneficial.
• Any other skills that will benefit our business that you can give evidence of how you have applied these skills.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a supportive working environment that promotes wellbeing, flexibility and sustainable success.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

Please note

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

About the Company

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing and where they are given their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce. Each year we offer internship opportunities, and we are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete a 13-month placement.

The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Apply

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include a virtual assessment centre and an in person interview with the hiring manager.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th October 2026

Any further questions? Email us on [e-mail]