12 Month and 6 Month Placement Opportunities at The BMW Group UK

Where: England - multiple

Deadline: January 25, 2019

Type: Placement Year

About the Company:

Main business: Engineering and manufacturing

For 100 years, the BMW Group has inspired people worldwide with unique mobility experiences. Today, with its 31 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and global sales network, it is the world leading manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles, and provider of premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group brands, BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, uphold a worldwide reputation for excellence in the premium segment of the automotive industry.

About the Role:

To ensure we are continually developing our workforce, we are looking for talented and motivated people who will inspire and shape our future business. At the BMW Group, we believe in creating an environment where you will learn by doing and where you are given your own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one and encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table –giving you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

We are looking for students who relish a challenge and seize the opportunity to display their potential in a dynamic environment. This year we are offering a number opportunities in the following areas:

  • Communications & Events: As a placement student every day is different, you could be helping to communicate product and corporate news, planning media launches and arranging VIP and media plant tours. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate people to work across internal and external communications teams.
  • Engineering & Manufacturing: As a placement student within engineering and manufacturing you will need to be interested in more than what you have learned at university; beyond your excellent grasp of how things are made, you will want to create real products that look, feel and function perfectly while continuing to delight their users long after they have left the factory. Our manufacturing placements are available in a number of departments including Innovation, Robotics, Quality, Maintenance and Assembly.
  • IT: Our IT roles are diverse, covering software development, data science, IT infrastructure and service delivery.
  • Logistics: Logistics placement roles can involve planning, implementing and controlling the efficient movement and storage of goods related to the company, as well as getting involved in new product integration. You will gain priceless experience in the field of supplier management and have the opportunity to develop your communication skills from interactions with suppliers, customers and internal departments.
  • HR: In HR, placement students can expect to be responsible for numerous areas involved in managing employees. This includes participation in the development, training and recruitment of all BMW Group employees to name a few. You will also have the opportunity to interface with management, participating in decision making processes and future planning which fuel the development of various bodies within BMW Group. An essential function for the company’s continual progress.

Requirements:

We are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and if you are on track for a 2:1 or 1st class final result.

How to Apply:

For more information and to apply please visit Career Connect and search Reference ID 'QW9YB'