MINI Plant Oxford - Vehicle Change Co-ordination - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

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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.

Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world. Three UK plants have a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly.

MINI Plant Oxford – Vehicle Change Co-ordination – 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

This role supports the Change Co-ordination department, which is responsible for the validation, communication and introduction of all product technical modifications into new vehicle programmes, as well as series cars in Plant Oxford. You will overtake specific projects depending on the ongoing needs of the department. Our team is seeking an intern to join from July 2025.

What awaits you?

• Coordination and issue of build lists / parts call offs for MINI pre-series vehicle builds and maintaining the department’s key performance measures.
• Executing and communicating key reports, identifying opportunities to develop these further with the aid of data analytics and a process improvement mindset.
• Supporting the processing of new change content from the central BMW technologies (including networking with German colleagues).
• Supporting the organisation and running of key meetings within the team on a weekly basis.
• Shadowing and supporting the departmental functions.
• Supporting activities relating to audit readiness.
• Leading departmental housekeeping activities (5S process).
• Maintaining a flexible work methodology to allow additional tasks to be undertaken.
• In addition to this, we will give you varied and challenging projects to fulfil throughout your placement in order to develop your problem solving and organisational skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a Business Management, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering course.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German would be beneficial.
• Must be experienced with Microsoft Office, ideally with understanding and experience of data analytics tools (eg. Power BI and Celonis).
• Knowledgeable in programming Excel (VBA) and SQL would be beneficial.
• Enthusiastic and a good team player, with a willingness to integrate and learn.
• Self-disciplined, reliable, and conscientious.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23,650, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 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 could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

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.

Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests please email us at FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com.

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.

Closing date for applications:   Saturday 30th November 2024

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com