Cookies — it's your choice

At Bright Network we use cookies and similar technologies to help deliver you the best possible experience. Some are necessary to help our website work properly and can't be switched off, and some are optional but support Bright Network in building and running the service that we provide to you.

Data we store

You can find out more in our privacy policy at any time by going to the link in our footer.

    1. Home
    2. Industrial Placements
    3. Engineering, Energy & Infrastructure
    4. Vehicle Quality Testing Industrial Placement Oxford 2023
    Lock Applications for this job are now closed
    Closing soon

    We be­lieve in cre­ating an envi­ron­ment where our placement students re­ally can learn and develop dur­ing their time with us and where they are giv­en their own ar­eas of responsibility from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one, encour­aging you to bring your own ideas to the table and giving 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.

    To ensure that we are continually developing our workforce, we are looking for talented and motivated people who will inspire and shape our future business. Each year we offer internship opportunities and are keen to hear from you if you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and looking to complete a 13-month placement.

    The Role

    The vehicle reliability team are looking for two interns starting July 2023 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 will you be doing?

    • Inspect and assess cars for any aesthetic or 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

    • Studying 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/EU 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 £21,000, 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 access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts, an on-site gym and a subsidised on-site restaurant.

    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 video interview and then a face to face 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.

    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.