We believe in creating an environment where our placement student really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts 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.

The Control and Process Techniques Department has four key functions. Maintenance planning, strategy and steering for the entire Painted Body process chain. Definition of planned maintenance schedules to achieve the Technical Availability target. Planning of major repair projects within the four Painted Body technologies (Press, Subs, BIW, Paint). Controls planning – providing solutions for all process technology issues across painted body, ensuring adherence to safety requirements and creating innovative solutions for optimisation of the process chain. Robot specialists – providing the strategy for maintenance of the robots within Painted Body, technical support where required as well as training and offline refurbishment of robot related assets

What awaits you?

• Support BIW maintenance planning team with evaluation of BIW (Sw/Ox) equipment for 2nd model life refurbishment.
• Identify through analysis which items require replacement, prioritise the activities and document the plan.
• Support the development of the project scope and detailed planning for project realisation.
• Support the team with the roll out actions throughout 2020 and 2021

• Studying towards a 2:1 Bachelor degree – preferable in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to show good inter-personal skills, showing exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills, and ability to show high attention to detail to every task.
• Ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements, prioritise activities, work under pressure, multi-task and solve problems.
• An excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Outlook, knowledge of SAP is advantageous.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £18,500, 26 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme as well as a subsided on-site restaurant.
• 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 - Throughout your internship you will be supported by our experts and many fellow interns.

Did you know?

MINI Plant Oxford is the heart of the MINI Manufacturing network and a state of the art automotive production technology centre. We’re proud of our achievements, some of which include:

• Building over 1000 cars per day, including the MINI Electric.
• Over 11,500 solar panels spread across an area of 20,000 square meters to supply the facility with renewable energy.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support of our house charity, with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.

What do you need to do now?

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

Applications close on 16th March 2020, however we operate rolling recruitment, so applying early is advised.

The next stages of the recruiting process, could include; online testing, video interview and then a face to face, or telephone interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

Any further questions? Email us on hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk

Please note, to be eligible, you must be returning to your studies after completion of the internship and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK or European passport holder.