Apprenticeships are available at BMW's UK manufacturing sites

BMW has opened applications to become an apprentice at the company's UK manufacturing operations in Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall.

More than 30 places are available to start in August 2020 at the company’s sites, in a wide-range of roles including engineering, maintenance and business.

The places are at:

• Mini Plant Oxford, the heart and home of Mini production.


• Plant Swindon, which produces pressings and sub-assemblies for both Mini and BMW


• Plant Hams Hall which manufactures highly-efficient Mini and BMW engines.

The apprenticeships last between two and four years and cover a wide range of areas to help equip people with the skills they need for a successful career in the automotive sector.

The apprenticeship open evening will take place at Mini Plant Oxford on 3^rd February, and at BMW Group Plant Hams Hall on 5^th February during National Apprenticeship Week.

Simon Farrall, head of apprentice and associate training for BMW Group UK, said: “A place on our apprenticeship programme is a fantastic way of fast-tracking a career here at the BMW Group. The pace of technological change, product innovation and the electrification of new vehicles makes it a really exciting time for new apprentices to be joining us.

“Working in some of the most advanced manufacturing locations in the UK, alongside some of the most experienced people in the industry, we’re looking for applicants with the motivation and ideas to drive our company forward.”

All three plants are an important part of the BMW Group’s global production network and together employ more than 6,000 people.

Last year Mini Plant Oxford and Plant Swindon celebrated 60 years of the Mini brand and built the 10 millionth car since the first classic Minis rolled off the assembly line in 1959.

Hams Hall also marked a major milestone in producing the plant’s fifth million engine since production began at the site almost 20 years ago.

Depending on the programme, apprentice training leads to a Level Two or a Level Three Competency Qualification, while some young people will have the opportunity to progress right through to degree level in the course of their career depending on their performance.

Applicants will need a minimum of four or five GCSEs (dependent on the position) at Grade 3 or 5 or above, including Maths and English. For engineering and business degree apprenticeships, applicants will also need relevant higher qualifications, which will be outlined in each job advert.

Year 11-13 students, as well as parents and teachers, can find out more about the opportunities available by attending the open evenings.

Registrations can be made at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk (search “BMW Group Apprenticeship Open Evening”)

Guests will have the opportunity to talk to current and former apprentices, as well as training managers to find out more about the programmes’ content, its benefits and how to apply.

Entries are open until 28th February but early applications are advised.

BMW Group www.bmwgroup.jobs/uk