IT Innovation Developer Graduate Programme Birmingham 2023

We believe in creating an environment where our placement student really can learn and develop during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. You will become an integral part of the team from day one and be encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table – having the opportunity to really showcase what you can do.

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.

IT Innovation Developer - 24 Month Graduate Programme

We are looking for a talented, motivated and confident individual to drive real innovation in our engine manufacturing plant for 2 years commencing September 2023. We need someone willing to build rapid applications that can vary from AI based camera solutions to web-apps that track our parts throughout the manufacturing lifecycle as well as supporting on the creation of our fully connected digital twin.

What will you be doing?

• Creating and implementing micro-service applications that will improve our colleagues’ day to day operations.
• Offering consultancy to the wider business on how they can improve their processes through the use of digitalisation, AI and business reporting.
• Managing and visualising the masses of data that are being produced every minute.
• Training and up-skilling less experienced colleagues on how to make more data-driven decision making.
• Innovating and digitalising processes alongside senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Studying towards, or completing, an IT-related Bachelor's degree, whether that is Computer Science, Data Science or another discipline and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• Competency in Python, Java and SQL. Some experience in Front- & Backend-Development would be advantageous.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, data visualisation tools, namely Power BI, Tableau or QlikView.
• A general understanding of the Agile lifecycle.
• 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 £31,000, 26 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance-Contracted working hours are39 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits - Throughout your graduate scheme you will be supported by our experts and many fellow students and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts, an on-site gym and a subsidised on-site restaurant. 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.
• Development Potential – 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.
• Networking Opportunities – With around 8,000 employees and all three of the BMW Groups brands being represented in the UK, there is an abundance of networking opportunities allowing you to create meaningful working relationship

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.

The assessment centre for this role will be taking place in the week commencing 16th of January.

Please note

We operate rolling recruitment, which means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please ensure that you complete all of the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and 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.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30th November 2022

Any further questions? Email us at hr.services.recruitment@bmwgroup.co.uk