Logistics Placement - BMW Hams Hall, Birmingham

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Logistics Placement - BMW Hams Hall, Birmingham

KNOWING WHAT, WHERE, HOW, WHEN AND WHY REQUIRES REAL TALENT, NOT JUST CURIOSITY

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Intelligent ideas come off the production line non-stop when you have intelligent concepts in place. Long before our premium vehicles reach the road, the delivery of materials from all over the world needs to be set in motion. With expertise and experience, with vision and commitment, with creative solutions and pleasure in effective collaboration. Share your enthusiasm for putting ideas into practice. 

BMW Group Plant Hams Hall is a modern, state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility, located just outside Birmingham, UK. Producing the latest generation of three and four cylinder petrol engines, and precision machining key engine components, the plant has recently celebrated 20 years of successful production. Operating seven days a week, with more than one engine rolling off the line per minute, the plant plays a key role in BMW Group’s global production network, supplying engines for BMW and MINI, including some of the latest plug-in hybrid vehicles. 

BMW Hams Hall, Birmingham – Logistics Role – 13 Month Placement (July 2025) 

We have several placements within the logistics department including one Logistics Planning Internship and one Physical Logistic Interns.  

We are looking for a student to join our Logistics Planning team for 13 months commencing July 2025. The role will involve supporting the Logistics Planning team in developing new projects, identifying and implementing process improvements and integration complex engine systems. Our department shapes the future of Plant Hams Hall and ensures its sustainability for the next 100 years. Communication is one of our key enablers and we collaborate with our strong community across the BMW network. We are always looking for innovative people who can think differently. 

What awaits you?

• Process and data analysis.
• Finding innovative solutions within the network.
• Planning and implementing engineering projects.
• Optimising existing processes to make us even more competitive.
• Evaluating industry 4.0 solutions for Hams Hall.
• The utilisation of Value Stream Analysis and Design. 

We are looking for a placement student to join our Physical Logistics team for 13 months commencing July 2025. Our function is responsible for providing the right parts at the right time to our manufacturing colleagues, as well as managing the storage of our finished major units in our automatic warehouses. The role will involve supporting the Logistics Operations team in running the department, focusing on continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, problem resolution and identifying and implementing process improvements.   

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or other relevant field and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, data visualisation tools.
• Ability to cooperate and work well within a team.
• A willingness to learn as well as to teach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently. 

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £24.950, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 39 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 you apply, 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.

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must 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 disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

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

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.