Apprentice intake set to increase at BMW engine plant

Applicants are being sought to join the team at BMW as their Hams Hall plant prepares for next generation engines.

It’s an exciting time to join the BMW engine manufacturing plant at Hams Hall, in North Warwickshire. With a several-hundred million-pound development programme nearing completion, investment in an increased number of apprentices is a key part of the plant’s strategy to prepare for the production of next generation engines.

Already, the plant has ramped up assembly of new three-cylinder power units for the BMW i8 hybrid plug-in sports car alongside continued current production.

Liam Bashford, a manufacturing technician apprentice at the plant said: “I chose an apprenticeship as the opportunity to join a leading automotive company was a great way to kick-start my career.

“My training involves placements around the business as well as the chance to keep up my studies at college. I’ve just started a foundation degree and I’m developing my skills by training alongside experienced technicians at the plant.

“I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship to other people about to leave school or college!”

There will be twelve manufacturing apprenticeship opportunities at the Hams Hall plant which will commence in August 2015.

People can apply for an apprenticeship through thier Facebook page which can be found at www.facebook.com/BmwCareersUK or via the plant’s website at www.bmwplanthamshall.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 31 January 2015.