Fleet Workshop Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive manufacturer is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity in their Rolls-Royce Motor Cars fleet workshop. Candidates will receive extensive training in automotive technology, working alongside skilled professionals on luxury vehicles. This unique program includes classroom learning and hands-on experience, preparing apprentices for a bright career in the automotive industry. With a competitive salary and various employee benefits, this position supports personal development and offers networking opportunities within a global community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Training and development programs

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) required with grades A*-C/9-4.
• Interest in the automotive profession or making things advised.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair Rolls-Royce vehicles.
• Work with advanced drivetrains and bespoke electronics.
• Support marketing & sales events for Rolls-Royce.

Skills

Enthusiasm for cars

Reliability

Ability to work in a team

Initiative

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and one other subject

Job description

The Role

Join us as an apprentice in the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars fleet workshop, where you’ll work on some of the most luxurious and technically advanced vehicles in the world. You’ll be part of a skilled team, helping to maintain and repair these exceptional cars to the highest standards that Rolls-Royce is known for.

Your apprenticeship will be unique because you’ll receive training through Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Training Academy. Where you will attend technical training courses alongside other apprentices, learning the latest automotive technology and techniques. In addition, you’ll get specialist training where you’ll gain hands-on experience with the craftsmanship and precision that make Rolls-Royce so special.

Over the course of three years, you’ll split your time between classroom learning and practical workshop sessions, working on the latest Rolls-Royce vehicles and cutting-edge diagnostic equipment. This combination will give you the skills and confidence to excel in this highly skilled role.

What You’ll Learn and Do

• Maintain, service, and repair Rolls-Royce fleet vehicles to the highest standards
• Work with advanced drivetrains (HV & ICE engines), bespoke electronics, and specialist diagnostic & Programming systems.
• Gain Knowledge and experience supporting marketing & sales events where Rolls-Royce vehicles are showcased
• Develop your skills under the guidance of a mentor and regular support from Rolls-Royce training teams

Who are we looking for?

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career within a skilled profession. The role offers opportunities for personal and career development. This a career with a difference. As you grow within the department you will maintain the ability to stay in a hands-on role, and progressively gain responsibility in this specialised area of the business.

A large amount of the role will entail individual (but supervised work), which contributes to that of the team. Useful skills and qualities are as follows:

• A real enthusiasm for cars and the automotive industry, especially luxury vehicles
• Honesty, reliability, and a strong willingness to learn
• The ability to work well in a busy team environment, but also take initiative and work independently when needed

Required Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and one other subject, with grades A*-C/9-4 (or predicted)

You will learn all you need to do this role at college and in the workplace. For this reason, you do not need a qualification, or experience in sewing to apply. An interest in the profession or making things is strongly advised.

Why choose us?

A Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship can offer many career options and enable you to make the most of your potential. After successfully completing the apprenticeship, you will move into a permanent position within the company.

We offer:

• Great pay – A competitive salary enhanced every six months depending on individual progress and performance.
• Exciting benefits – Our employee benefits include access to our discounts scheme and a subsidised on-site restaurant. Those aged 18 and over can purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a very special rate.
• Personal development – In the UK, we invest around £3 million per year in vocational and professional training for our employees. This means we invest in you, giving you the relevant BMW specific training that you will require to be an active member of our team.
• A global community - With around 8,000 employees across the UK, and extended network of 150,000 colleagues around the world there are an abundance of networking opportunities. Our apprentice MOVE program also offers the possibility of a 6-week placement in a location abroad.

What do you need to do now?

• If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then apply today.
• Once you click apply, you’ll be asked to create a profile, complete eligibility questions and upload your CV - You may only apply for one apprenticeship position but you may also express your interest to be considered for others.
• If you meet the eligibility requirements, we will invite you through to the next stage of the process which is an online assessment, designed to further explore your verbal and numerical skills.
• The successful applicants from the above will be invited to the final stage of this process, a face-to-face Assessment Centre. Provisionally, the Assessment Centre us due to take place week commencing 30th March 2026 (this is subject to change).

Please note: To be eligible for this position, you must have lived in the UK for three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship and 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 age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 28th February 2026