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STUDENTS. Get hands-on with a placement at BMW Group.

Our placements are now open for applications.

The closing date is 29th November 2019, but please be aware that we work on a rolling recruitment basis, meaning we employ good candidates as they apply rather than waiting for the end of the application period. Opportunities can go quickly, so get your application in early.

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PUT THEORY INTO PRACTICE.

Are you currently studying for your Bachelor’s degree? Become a placement student at BMW Group and you’ll be able to complement your studies with invaluable real-life work experience.

At BMW Group, we know that a good placement is never hands-off. We believe in creating an environment where our students can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. 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 chance to show what you can do.

OUR PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

We offer placements for third year students who want to increase their knowledge of technology, business processes and corporate culture. As a placement student you'll have the chance to develop valuable teamwork skills, build up a network of professional contacts and gain insights into the different job areas within BMW Group. Our placements run for 6 to 12 months and require students to be on track to achieve a 2:1 or 1st class degree.

SPEED-UP PROGRAMME.

For outstanding placement students who are serious about developing their career, we can also offer the Speed-Up programme, which is available at selected sites. As a successful candidate, you’ll have access to dedicated training and a mentor, you’ll receive attractive financial support, and you’ll have to opportunity to come back to the business when you complete your studies. 

MEET OUR BMW GROUP UK STUDENTS.

What is it like to work at BMW Group UK? Find out more from our students.

I’ve always had an interest in engineering. When considering an internship, I wanted to see behind the scenes, get involved with cars and explore a potential career in a big company.

Hannah, Audit Intern, MINI Plant Oxford Studying Business Management at UWE, Bristol
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WORKING AT BMW GROUP.

OUR CULTURE.

Everything starts with passion at the BMW Group. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Our enthusiasm for collaboration creates teams where every opinion is valued. It’s only when we unite our passion, with our expertise and professional processes, that we can shape the future together. 

BENEFITS.

Join us and you’ll enjoy a highly competitive salary, access to a company car, pension scheme, subsidised onsite restaurant and a generous holiday allowance.

WHERE YOU COULD WORK.

The UK is the only place in the world where our three brands – BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars – are represented by manufacturing operations. You could join us at any of our manufacturing sites in Oxford, Hams Hall, Swindon or Goodwood, or you could be based at our Farnborough offices, where we host the UK Sales and Marketing subsidiary of BMW AG, as well as Financial Services, Leasing and Fleet Management departments.

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FAQs.

How do I apply for a position?

Navigate to the ‘Jobs’ section of the site, or look out for the ‘JOBFINDER’ section on the graduate and student pages to find a role you wish to apply for.

Who can I contact if I want to liaise with a person?

If you have any queries you can email us at hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk or recruitment.uk@rolls-roycemotorcars.com

What’s the timeline for applications?

Closing dates are as follows:

Graduate programme – 17th November 2019

GLDP – 29th November 2019

Placements - 29th November 2019

Please be aware that we work on a rolling recruitment basis for the majority of our placement vacancies so essentially ‘first come first served’. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

What’s the application process?

If your online application makes it through the first stage screening you’ll be invited to take an online psychometric test. We may then contact you to organise a phone or video interview with one of our recruitment team, before we invite you to a face to face interview with the hiring manager or to an assessment centre.

What’s the salary?

Placement students: £17,500 per annum

Graduates: £31,000 starting salary

How much holiday do I get?

You’ll enjoy a minimum of 26 days holiday per annum, depending on the office you’re based at.

How many hours do I work a week?

Our usual working week is 36-40 hours, depending on the office you’re based at.

Will I have the opportunity to travel?

This will be up to you and the department manager.

Do I need a driving license?

This depends on the role you apply for – it will be specified in each job description. 

Our Culture.

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