Technical Planning Graduate Scheme - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood

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Technical Planning Graduate Scheme - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood

Everything starts with passion at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It turns a profession into a vocation. It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Our teams work as a strong unit where every opinion is valued. We have set future-focused goals within a practical and long-term framework —all with the intention to enact positive change and continue our pursuit of proactive responsibility. Plus, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment and management style, having some great benefits for our employees, career development, progression and work-life balance. 

We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and be your best. This includes welcoming you into an inclusive culture, investing in your continuous learning and development, giving you access to breadth and depth of experience. We want to provide you with challenging and rewarding opportunities to make a difference, offering flexible working options and giving ample reward and recognition. 

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Technical Planning – 2 Year Graduate Scheme (September 2025) 

You will be part of a young and dynamic team of engineers, forming the Technical Planning department for Interior Manufacturing, specialised in process planning. The department oversees an inimitable range of products and processes supplying the interior for all Rolls-Royce models. A successful candidate will be able to gain experience in various fields: Series Planning - “Implementation of lean manufacturing techniques to create a robust production system”, Structure Planning - “Analysis of the business needs to shape the future of the production system”, Project Planning - “Developing and integrating future products and materials into the existing production system”, and Logistic Planning - “Providing material flow analysis to enable idealistic product deliveries”. 

What awaits you?

• Planning and delivering best practice solutions to improve efficiency, ergonomic, logistical and layout elements of the work area, applying Industrial Engineering & Process Improvement Practices.
• Establishing a Lean Manufacturing Environment, applying the company’s own VPS / CIP principles to reduce the 7 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing.
• Creation of work instructions and further relevant process documentation and optimisation of assembly sequences, including line balancing.
• Strategical analysis of future volume demands and their impact on the production system. Scenario planning to create the future production system considering all relevant planning premises. Realisation planning for shutdowns including detailed project timing plans and risk assessments. From concept to final implementation of equipment specifications, raising purchase orders, manage the suppliers, co-ordinate installation and commission of new machines and tooling, co-ordinate pre-series builds as per the Process Plan to bring new features/new models into series production.
• Industrialisation of production processes for new Rolls-Royce interior parts from concept through to an approved release for series production with consideration for future materials and innovation of manufacturing processes.
• Responsible to plan the process, from cutting material to finished product; starting with detail planning costs and implementation timing for released CAD drawings to ensure detailed understanding of how a part will be manufactured, jigs and tooling defined, costs detailed, implementation plan created and delivered. 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Studying towards or have achieved a Bachelor’s degree at 2:2 or above or a Master’s degree Pass or above in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office and fluent in English.
• Excellent team spirit and communication skills.
• Autodidactic ability of learning new methods and software applications.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £34,000, 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 a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts. You will also have the opportunity to purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a very special and reduced rate as part of your benefits package.

What are we responsible for?

• Supporting you in your training and ensuring you settle into your role and feel welcomed.
• Working sustainably and ethically.
• Providing you with the opportunity to bring your own ideas and develop yourself.
• Ensuring you are happy with your work-life balance and feel as though your contribution to the business is being valued.
• Encouraging you to develop your soft skills such as creating working relationships, communicating effectively, delivering presentations, and gaining confidence in your own ability, supporting you in both your return to university and your future career. 

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, a one-way video interview, and then a face to face, telephone, or virtual interview with the hiring manager. 

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.

Please ensure that you complete all of the free text questions for your application to be progressed. Please also include a role relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies for a minimum of 6 months after completion of this placement and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK if you are not a UK passport holder. 

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, 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

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