MINI Plant Oxford - Vehicle Quality Testing - 13 Month Placement (July 2025)
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.
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.
* 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 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.
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.
Closing date for applications: Saturday 30th November 2024
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