MINI Plant Oxford - IT Plant Services and Integration - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

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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.

MINI Plant, Oxford – IT Plant Services and Integration - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

As a member of the IT Services Team responsible for BMW plants Oxford and Swindon, your primary responsibilities would involve operations management and support of the various IT applications that are critical to the plant's operations.

IT Services and Integration team members play a crucial role in supporting IT operations, enhancing productivity, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

What awaits you?

• Responding to and resolving any incidents or problems that arise with the IT applications, including coordinating with cross-functional teams, such as plant operations and IT infrastructure, to ensure timely and effective resolutions.
• Facilitating the planning, testing, and deployment of changes or updates to the IT applications, ensuring minimal disruption to the plant's operations, and maintaining the integrity of the application environment.
• Generating reports and analyzing data related to the IT applications' performance, usage, and compliance, providing insights to management and stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Actively participating in cross-functional teams and knowledge-sharing initiatives to foster a collaborative environment, share best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the IT services.
• Ensuring that the IT applications comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and the organization's security policies, and implementing measures to protect the plant's data and systems from cyber threats.

Qualifications and Experience

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Proficiency in the use of common IT applications and tools, such as office productivity suites, project management software, and ticketing systems.
• Familiarity with programming languages, databases, and scripting tools used in the enterprise IT environments.
• SQL skills for querying, manipulating, and analysing data from databases.
• Proficiency in generating reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to support decision-making.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure components, including servers, networks, and cloud-based services.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to diagnose and resolve IT-related issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide user support.
• Customer-centric mindset and a commitment to providing high-quality IT services.

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