Vehicle Quality Testing - MINI Plant Oxford

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Vehicle Quality Testing - MINI Plant Oxford

IT´S PERSONAL QUALITIES THAT SHAPE THE BEST PRODUCT.

SHARE YOUR PASSION. 

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.

Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world. Three UK plants have a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly. 

MINI Plant Oxford - Vehicle Quality Testing – 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

The vehicle reliability team are looking for two interns starting July 2025 to support our long-term vehicle quality testing. Reporting directly to the Reliability Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for the long-term test fleet, driving and assessing vehicles and steering any issues into the BMW problem resolution system. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on with our vehicles and manage customer-oriented evaluation on a range of MINI and BMW vehicles.

What awaits you?

• Inspect and assess cars for any aesthetic faults.
• Driving and evaluating cars for any technical faults.
• Record concerns, update reports and raise incidents.
• Liaise with internal vehicle users and specialist vehicle auditors to monitor vehicle quality.
• Liaise with Engineering departments and co-ordinate analysis of the vehicles.
• Generate reports for management presentations.
• Manage the daily movement of cars in and out of the department.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Studying towards a Bachelor's or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a Business or Engineering course.
• A valid UK recognised driving license is essential for this role.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels in the business.
• A passion for the automotive industry.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23,650, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• 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 – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, 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 this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.

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

About BMW Group UK

If you’re passionate about changing the way the world moves for good then there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the BMW Group. Our brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW Motorrad have made us the world’s leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles as well as provider of premium financial and mobility services. 

We’re home to a lot of people. People from all walks of life, with a variety of backgrounds that make them who they are. Whose stories and unique life experiences shape the company we are. Because as diverse as our customers, suppliers and investors are worldwide, so too are our teams.

We are always looking for new talent to help us keep pushing the limits of what’s possible in a broad variety of roles, so why not explore our opportunities and take your next career step with us today.

How to apply

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