Level 6 Production Control/Distribution Apprentice

Summary

This is an exciting role which requires an appreciation for the impact of AI innovation and digitalisation. You will liaise with departments across the business and build a great network. Communication, coordination, data analysis, problem solving, project management, report creation and presenting are all key elements of this role.

Wage

£18,900 a year

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A competitive salary enhanced every six months depending on individual progress and performance starting at around £18,900 per annum, rising to £34,540 at the end of the programme.

Training course

Project manager (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

Start and finish times will vary to meet the needs of your work-based placements and college. Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 21 August

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The Production Steering, Programme Planning and Distribution team looks after the whole process for our vehicles from order to delivery.

Data and problem-solving form an integral part of this apprenticeship. You will be coordinating information and liaising with multiple departments so it’s important that you are good at networking and communicating. You should have an inquisitive nature and eagerness to use your own initiative. You will need to possess the following qualities:

Proactive
Problem-solving
Solution-focused
Reliable
Willingness to learn and interest in exploring new possibilities
Good working knowledge of Microsoft software

Where you’ll work

The Drive

Westhampnett

Chichester

PO18 0SH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

Your training course

Project manager (integrated degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Governance Frameworks: Lead and take responsibility for the project management plan as required by the governance structure. Apply techniques and project management methodologies as appropriate, dependent upon project complexity and criticality to the organisational environment in which a project is being delivered. Maintain, review and communicate a project business case for approval through the stages of a typical project lifecycle ensuring continued value for money and continued alignment with organisational objectives.
The Business Environment: Identify and analyse the context, opportunities and challenges presented by projects in a range of organisational settings, appreciating the differences within both large and small organisations and in different industry sectors and the consequent need for tailoring. Identify the operating constraints that apply to projects including ethical, legal and regulatory considerations. This may include the green economy and the impacts of strategies for achieving net carbon zero by 2050.
Stakeholder and communications management: Lead and take responsibility for the identification and analysis of internal and external stakeholders and their impact on the project. Manage an effective project communication plan across stakeholders with different cultural and physical barriers. Analyse information and communicate with stakeholders incorporating elements of feedback to understand and measure the effectiveness of planned communications. Effectively listen and influence others through negotiation and persuasion.
Control of projects in terms of time, cost and quality: Manage the project within the constraints of time, cost and quality. Control expenditure and produce status reports as required, including control of costs against budgets, forecasting, and establishing performance indicators as required by funding sources. Measure progress and actual costs against plans to determine a full understanding of project performance. Identify, achieve and maintain quality standards appropriate to the context and specific requirements of project activities.
Risk Management: Ensure that project risks, opportunities and issues are addressed using quantitative and qualitative methods to categorise risks and their impacts. Identify, evaluate and implement appropriate mitigation strategies, ensuring that mitigation actions are incorporated into the project plan and are implemented should they develop into issues. Manage risk through the regular review of a risk management plan, adopting appropriate strategies to manage both threats and opportunities.
Commercial and Contract management: Maintain and evaluate different commercial contract and procurement types to select appropriate options for specific programmes and projects. Support effective contract management and the achievement of programme and project outcomes.
Project Change Control: Dependent upon the size and complexity of a project, define and apply a recognised process to manage change in projects. Make effective decisions in the interests of a range of stakeholders with regards to change requests. Handle change within different project management methodologies.
Schedule Management: Evaluate requirements and methods for data capture and analysis in a project environment. Evaluate project schedule integrity including identification and resolution of scheduling problems. Apply resource acquisition and management techniques to balance programme and project needs against resource demand. Negotiate the allocation and scheduling of internal and external resources to meet programme and project demands.

Your training plan

Car design and creation at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is like nothing else in the industry. The apprenticeship features a unique opportunity to get hands on experience of all aspects of car design and creation.

Your time will be split between university and working on site at Goodwood.

The academic element of the apprenticeship will be delivered by the University of Portsmouth. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will result in a BSc Honours degree in Project Management.

More training information

You will spend 2 days per week (in the first term) completing a ‘craft skills’ course which includes woodwork, sewing, mechanics, metal work and CAD. During this time, you will work towards the following qualifications:

Health and Safety
Preparing to Learn
Reflective Practice
Electrical Vehicle Awareness

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

A Level in:

Maths (grade C)
Science (grade C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 4)

A Level in:

Engineering (grade C)
Technology (grade C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

IT skills
Solution-focused
Proactive
Reliable
Willingness to learn

Other requirements

Provisionally, the Assessment Centre is due to take place between 22nd and 30th April 2025.

About this company

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is based in Goodwood (near Chichester). As the height of exclusive luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind our legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy our customers. Our ability is limited only by our customers imagination. We believe in creating an environment where our apprentices really can learn and develop during their time with us. 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.

https://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/careers (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Our employee benefits include access to our discounts scheme and a subsidised on-site restaurant. Those aged 18 and over can purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a very special rate.

After this apprenticeship

Role within the team or a related field within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS LIMITED

Future Talent Recruitment

FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299299.

Apply now

Closes in 25 days (Sunday 2 March)

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Company’s application instructions

Stage 1 – Complete the questions and upload evidence of current/predicted grades. When asked to upload your CV, please upload a single sheet with your name, address and current/most recent school. Full CVs are not required. Stage 2 – Complete a video Interview. You will be recorded answering a set of questions. The first question is just for you to get used to recording yourself and is not assessed. Stage 3 – Successful applicants will be invited to an Assessment Centre.

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