Level 2 Interior Surface Centre (Wood) Apprentice - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Interior Surface Centre (Wood) Apprentice

Level: 2

Company: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Starting Salary: £18,900

Programme duration: 2 years. Commencing August 2025

Hours: 40 per week. Start and finish times will vary to meet the needs of your work-based placements and college.

Location: Goodwood, West Sussex

The Role

We produce world class interiors using a variety of materials and finishes including wood and carbon fibre. The department combines craft with technology to create interiors to exacting standards.

Our apprentices are given a sense of responsibility from the outset. You will quickly become acclimatized to the production environment and develop skills that will last a lifetime.

We will treat you as part of the team from day one and encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table.

In this role you will…

• Work in all areas of the Interior Surface Centre to develop the core skills to manufacture our world-class interiors.
• Work closely with our highly experienced production staff and support teams.
• Work on exciting new and existing Rolls-Royce products.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (knowledge and skills) at Chichester College. The apprenticeship will entail time working at the plant in addition to college. One day is spent studying ‘Lean Manufacturing Theory’, one day learning woodwork skills, and the remainder is on site at Goodwood. When at Goodwood, you will shadow colleagues in different parts of the interior surface centre.

Craft Skills

Car design and creation at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is like nothing else in the industry. The apprenticeship features a unique opportunity to get hands on experience of all aspects of car design and creation. You will spend 2 days per week (in the first term) completing a ‘craft skills’ course which includes woodwork, sewing, mechanics, metal work and CAD. During this time, you will work towards the following qualifications: Health and Safety, Preparing to Learn, Reflective Practice, and Electrical Vehicle Awareness.

Who are we looking for?

You will be supervised in creating beautiful pieces to be installed in a Rolls-Royce Motor Car. The ability to work on your own, whilst contributing to the work of a team is important. All projects can take 3-4 weeks to complete.

An interest in making things (from anything) is valuable. Previous woodwork experience is useful but not essential. The following skills and qualities are also important for this role:

• Reliable
• Self-driven
• Problem-solving.
• Basic IT skills
• Curious
• Creative

You will learn all you need to do this role at college and in the workplace. For this reason, you do not need a qualification, or experience to apply. An interest in the profession or making things is strongly advised. 

Required Qualifications

English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 is required but not essential. It is advised that this is attained prior to starting the apprenticeship but can be completed alongside work and study in the form of ‘functional skills’.

About Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is based in Goodwood (near Chichester).

As the height of exclusive luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind our legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy our customers. Our ability is limited only by our customers imagination.

We believe in creating an environment where our apprentices really can learn and develop during their time with us. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encouraging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Why choose us?

A Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship can offer many career options and enable you to make the most of your potential. After successfully completing the apprenticeship, you will move into a permanent position within the company.

We offer:

• Great pay – A competitive salary enhanced every six months depending on individual progress and performance starting at around £18,900 per annum, rising to £25,300 at the end of the programme. You will also receive 27 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and have access to an attractive pension scheme.
• Exciting benefits – Our employee benefits include access to our discounts scheme and a subsidised on-site restaurant. Those aged 18 and over can purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a very special rate.
• Personal development – In the UK, we invest around £3 million per year in vocational and professional training for our employees. This means we invest in you, giving you the relevant BMW specific training that you will require to be an active member of our team.
• A global community - With around 8,000 employees across the UK, and extended network of 150,000 colleagues around the world there are an abundance of networking opportunities. Our apprentice MOVE program also offers the possibility of a 6-week placement in a location abroad. 

What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then apply today using the link below:

https://www.bmwgroup.jobs/gb/en.html

Once you click apply, you’ll be asked to create a profile, complete the eligibility questions and upload evidence that you have or will have the required qualifications for the role for which you are applying. There is no need to provide a CV. When prompted to do so during the application process please upload a single sheet detailing your name, address and current/most recent school. You may only apply for one apprenticeship position but you may also express your interest to be considered for another position. If you meet the eligibility requirements, we will invite you through to the next stage of the process.

The next stage is a Video Interview. You can complete this at any time of day during your five-day invitation window and you will be recorded answering a set of questions. The first question is just for you to get used to recording yourself and is not assessed. Following completion of the Video Interview, successful applicants will be shortlisted and invited to a face-to-face Assessment Centre with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Provisionally, the Assessment Centre is due to take place between 22nd and 30th April 2025.

Please note:

To be eligible for this position, you must have lived in the UK for three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship and 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 age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications:   Sunday 30th March 2025

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