Assembly Line - Placement Year

Job summary

Support the Assembly Line’s daily operations and reporting at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars manufacturing plant. Contribute to lean manufacturing through process design and optimisation, and analyse data to create reports.

Job details

Start With What Drives You. 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. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce. Each year we offer internship opportunities, and we are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete a 13-month placement. The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer. Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Assembly Line - Placement (July 2027) We are seeking two interns to work within our Assembly team at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars starting July 2025 for a period of 13 months. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is known for building cars that are the pinnacle of product quality. The assembly line strives every day for perfection by building these unique cars to satisfy our customers’ high expectations. What awaits you? Lean manufacturing: process design and optimisation. Data analysis and creation of reports. Daily tasks supporting the reporting and running of the Assembly Line. Qualifications and Experience What should you bring along? Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in Mechanical Engineering or relevant course. Fluent in English; a working knowledge of German would be beneficial. Extensive PC skills (Microsoft Office, CAD, SharePoint etc). Problem solving, time management and communication skills shown through involvement in projects and activities undertaken at university and in your spare time. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing would be beneficial. Any other skills that will benefit our business that you can give evidence of how you have applied these skills. What can you look forward to? Great Pay – A competitive annual salary, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme. Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a supportive working environment that promotes wellbeing, flexibility and sustainable success. Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, 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 a virtual assessment centre and an in person 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 18th October 2026 Any further questions? Email us on recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com Assembly Line - Placement Year

What you’ll do

Support the Assembly Line’s daily operations and reporting at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars manufacturing plant. Contribute to lean manufacturing through process design and optimisation, and analyse data to create reports.

Requirements

Applicants must be studying for a bachelor’s or integrated master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant subject and be on track to achieve at least a 2:2. They should have fluent English, strong computer skills, and evidence of problem-solving, time-management, and communication abilities; German and lean manufacturing knowledge are beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary
• 27 Days of Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Supportive Working Environment
• Wellbeing Support
• Flexible Working
• Subsidised On-Site Restaurant
• Employee Discounts

Listed skills

• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• SharePoint · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lean Manufacturing
• Process Design
• Process Optimisation
• Data Analysis
• Report Creation
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• CAD
• SharePoint
• Mechanical Engineering
• English
• German

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics

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