Vehicle Production, Assembly & Improvement - Placement Year

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company in the UK is offering a 12-month internship in Vehicle Production, Assembly & Improvement. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, supporting production teams and improving processes. Candidates must be studying a relevant degree and comfortable with dynamic work settings. The role offers a competitive salary of £27,000, 27 days of holiday, and additional benefits including a subsidised restaurant.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

27 days holiday

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Access to employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Must be studying a relevant degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• Desirable - Experience with data analysis.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with parts, product and process improvements.
• Implement business process improvements and KPI creation.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Experience with collaboration software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Vehicle Production, Assembly & Improvement - Placement Year

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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 12‑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.

We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and be your best. This includes welcoming you into an inclusive culture, investing in your continuous learning and development, giving you access to breadth and depth of experience. We want to provide you with challenging and rewarding opportunities to make a difference, offering flexible working options and giving ample reward and recognition.

Vehicle Production, Assembly & Improvement Intern – 12 Month Internship (July 2026)

Entity, Location – Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood.

We are recruiting for 2x Interns to join us in:

The Pre‑Assembly Team runs the sub‑assembly stations of our production line. It is a fast paced, cross‑functional environment where you will gain hands on experience with the build of a motorcar, managing problems that arise from it and delivering fully built sub‑assembled sections to other stations on the production line. All whilst ensuring our cost, quality and time targets are achieved.

Our team consists of about 100 members, across 4 job roles. We’re proactive and enthusiastic, and we drive change with our process partners to ensure the products we build are as perfect as our customer’s demand. It is a fast paced and complex environment.

The New Model Launch Team (Launch Team) ensures all products are integrated into the existing production system with minimal impact to KPIs. It is a fast paced, cross‑functional environment where you will gain hands on experience preparing diligently for a motorcar build, managing it and delivering fully built motorcars; all whilst ensuring our cost, quality and time targets are achieved.

Our team consists of about 50 members, across 5 job roles. We’re proactive and enthusiastic, and we drive change with our process partners to ensure the products we build are as perfect as our customer’s demand. It is a fast paced and complex environment.

What awaits you?

• Play an active role in supporting our team with improving parts, product and/or processes to better meet our needs. This involves defining root cause, experimenting and implementing solutions.
• Involvement in implementing business process improvements (namely digitalisation and KPI creation). This will involve process mapping, reporting on performance and continuously improving them.
• All of this comes along side supporting our daily stand‑up meetings with the wider team.
• This role will keep you highly visible within the wider organisation. Every day will be challenging, with a dynamic landscape of tasks.
• Mentorship, real‑world production experience and opportunities to demonstrate initiative and have an impact.
• You will also be able to spend time in other technologies to broaden your understanding of the business.

What should you bring along?

• Externally studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree, and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a relevant Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree, from Universities with a strong connection to industry.
• Must be comfortable working with instability, uncertainty, constant change and ambiguity in a dynamic environment.
• Desirable – Experience with collaboration software such as (Microsoft Office 365, Jira/Confluence) and basic data analysis.
• Problem solving, time management and communication skills shown through involvement in projects and activities undertaken at university and in your spare time.

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 are 40 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:

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

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

Vehicle Production, Assembly & Improvement - Placement Year