Level 6 Technical Planning Apprentice - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Level 6 Technical Planning Apprentice - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Technical Planning Apprentice

Level: 6

Company: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Programme duration: 4 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 build all our cars on site in Goodwood. The interior of a Rolls-Royce and quality of the finish is what differentiates our brand from anything else in the industry.

The Technical Planning Department oversees a unique range of products and processes within the Interior trim centre. In this role, you will gain supervision and training in the following areas:

• Series planning – the implementation of manufacturing techniques to create a robust production system.
• Structure planning – business needs analysis to shape the future of the production system.
• Project planning - develop and integrate future products and materials.
• Logistic planning - provide material flow analysis to enable idealistic product deliveries.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering best practice solutions to improve efficiency.
• Establish a Lean Manufacturing Environment.
• Create instructions of work.
• Strategical analysis of future volume demands and their impact on the production system.
• Scenario and realisation planning.
• Industrialisation of production processes for new Rolls-Royce Interior parts.
• Responsible for the development and integration of interior trim parts, from raw materials through to finished products.

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.

The academic aspect of the apprenticeship will be delivered by Chichester College on a day release basis and ultimately result in a BEng Mechanical Engineering degree if successfully completed.

What are we looking for?

The role is very technical and so an interest in STEM subjects and exploring the realms of possibility is very valuable. You will be encouraged to create a strong network across the business to develop a deep understanding of how the plant works. For this reason, someone who is organised and has good communication skills will excel in this role.

Required Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Mathematics, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject.
• A minimum of 2 A-Levels at Grade C (or above) in both a Maths-based subject and a Science, Technology, or Engineering-based subject, additional Maths related subject or BTEC Level 3, Apprenticeship Level 3.

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 £34,540 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 an 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:

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 2nd March 2025