Logistics Planning - Placement Year

KNOWING WHAT, WHERE, HOW, WHEN AND WHY REQUIRES REAL TALENT, NOT JUST CURIOSITY

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Intelligent ideas come off the production line non-stop when you have intelligent concepts in place. Long before our premium vehicles reach the road, the delivery of materials from all over the world needs to be set in motion. With expertise and experience, with vision and commitment, with creative solutions and pleasure in effective collaboration. Share your enthusiasm for putting ideas into practice.

BMW Group Plant Hams Hall is a modern, state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility, located just outside Birmingham, UK. Producing the latest generation of three- and four-cylinder petrol engines, and precision machining key engine components, the plant will soon be celebrating 25 years successful of production. Operating seven days a week, with more than one engine rolling off the line per minute, the plant plays a key role in BMW Group’s global production network, supplying engines for BMW and MINI, including some of the latest plug-in hybrid vehicles.

BMW Hams Hall, Birmingham – Intern Logistics Planning (Logistics Role) – 13-Month Placement (July 2026)

The Logistics Planning Department consists of 4 main pillars. Automation which oversees automated logistic solutions to improve processes and reduce cost. Material Flow managing the delivery of parts from the inbound delivery from HGVs to Lineside delivery for production. Structure is the factory itself including buildings and roads. Packaging makes sure that the parts are delivered securely, sustainably and satisfying the high-quality BMW Group expects of their products.

Logistics Planning supports Physical Logistics by designing new processes such as the storage strategy of parts, lineside delivery methods and the outbound delivery of completed engines to vehicle plants.

The department culture is guided by the Hams Hall objectives of lean, green and digital. In our daily work, we uphold the BMW values of responsibility, appreciation, transparency, trust and openness.

What awaits you?

• Support of Project Team with new automation installation and commissioning
• Help identify new use-cases for automation to improve an existing process
• Raising and management of orders to purchase new equipment and suppliers’ services

What should you bring along?

• Engineering – Mechanical / Electrical / Manufacturing / Automotive /Supply Chain and Logistics
• Positive mindset while overcoming blockers
• Proactive in completing tasks by developing an understanding for certain processes within the business
• Management of time and tasks due to project deadlines

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £26,600, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 39 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, 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: Sunday 30th November 2025

Any further questions? Email us on recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com