Final Assembly & Finish - Placement Year

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is offering a 13-month internship in Final Assembly & Finish at their Goodwood plant. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering and requires candidates to support production quality tasks and implement improvements in processes. The position offers a salary of £27,000 per annum, a good work-life balance, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday per annum

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Access to discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Studying a relevant degree and on track for a 2:2 or higher.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German is a plus.
• Extensive PC skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of production quality tasks.
• Analyze and implement improvements to production processes.
• Data collation for reporting on the Assembly Line.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant course

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

SharePoint

Python

Job description

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS OFF. SHARE YOUR PASSION.

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.

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, while gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer. Each year we offer internship opportunities and are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and looking to complete a 13-month placement.

Final Assembly & Finish - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

Entity, Location – Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood.

We are a large team responsible for assembling vehicles from the iconic ‘marriage’ of the engine/chassis until the journey end of becoming a finished Rolls-Royce vehicle. Driven by our customer demand, we strive to achieve all our quality, cost and time targets daily. Problem solving, project and people management, vehicle inspection, finesse and assembly skills form part of our main daily business. Our team is seeking an intern to join from July 2026.

What awaits you?

• Support the coordination and management of specific production quality tasks and help solve them through active problem-solving activities.
• Support, analyse and implement improvements to our overall production processes.
• Support, coordinate and steer senior production management circles both on working and project levels.
• Data collation to support the reporting and running of the Assembly Line.
• Review, steer and deliver the overall continuous improvement projects within the production environment.

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, Python etc).
• Problem solving, time management and communication skills shown through involvement in projects and activities undertaken at university or in spare time.
• Ability to interpret data and give recommendations based on this.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge 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 of£27,000, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract)and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance– Contracted working hours are40 hours a week.
• 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.

What do you need to do now?

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

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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.

Closing date for applications: 30th November 2025

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