IT Developer/Operations Feature Team- Placement Year

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS OFF.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts 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. 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.

MINI Plant Oxford – IT Developer/Operations Feature Team Internship – 13-Month Placement (July 2026)

Our IT Infrastructure department are responsible for the onsite infrastructure, covering the network, servers, telephone and all end devices (PCs, Printers, AV etc.). Throughout your placement you will be responsible for support, assistance and some end user training for our internal customers. You will have the opportunity to be involved in many exciting projects throughout the year. You will also participate in all areas of IT Infrastructure, as a learning experience.

What awaits you?

We are currently recruiting an intern to support IT Services based at MINI Plant Oxford – The Internship is for 13 months commencing July 2026. As a member of the IT Services Team, you will be expected to take the initiative and be responsible for small IT projects from inception to delivery. You will also be working as an integrated part of bigger project teams. You need to be flexible and adaptable depending on the business requirements.

• Help design, build and roll out IT extensions to the Oracle-based ERP System as part of the IT DEV/OPs feature team.
• Establish business requirements and translate them into an IT solution in line with the current strategy, making sure the resulting application extension helps the business to achieve its targets.
• Document, train and where necessary support already deployed applications.
• Liaise with customers and project stakeholders to determine requirements including arranging appropriate meetings and workshops.
• Capture and interpret business requirements in user stories to derive tasks for delivery. To assist with raising purchase orders and liaise/coordinate Suppliers as required.

What should you bring along?

• The candidate should be studying an IT, Business or Engineering related degree, and be on track to achieving a 2:2 grade or above.
• Development with C#, ASP, PL/SQL, Oracle SQL, Crystal reports, PowerBI and other development tools.
• The Candidate should be able to liaise with customers and project stakeholders to determine requirements including arranging appropriate meetings and workshops.
• Deliver and Drive process improvements with IT Tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of Agile methods would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Agile project tools: JIRA and Confluence would be helpful.
• A valid driving licence acceptable in the UK is an advantage.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 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 include online testing, an in-person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

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.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025

Any further questions? Email us on recruitment-uk@bmwgroup.com

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