Level 2 Interior Trim Apprentice - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS LIMITED
Chichester, PO18 0SH
Closes on Sunday 30 March
Posted on 27 January 2025
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Summary
The Interior Trim Centre makes components like leather covers, seats, and panels. Apprentices train in leatherwork, surface preparation, and Lean Manufacturing Theory, alternating between college and on-site work at Goodwood. The apprenticeship includes an EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing from Chichester College.
- Wage
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£18,900 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
A competitive salary enhanced every six months depending on individual progress and performance starting at around £18,900 per annum, rising to £25,300 at the end of the programme.
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Start and finish times will vary to meet the needs of your work-based placements and college.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 21 August
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
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. 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
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
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
You will be trained to create covered parts and gain knowledge of all aspects of interior trim.
The apprenticeship will entail time working at the plant in addition to college. One day is spent studying ‘Lean Manufacturing Theory’, one-day learning practical skills, and the remainder is on-site at Goodwood. When at Goodwood, you will shadow colleagues in different parts of the interior trim centre. You will develop your knowledge and skills in leatherwork, as well as inspecting and preparing surfaces for covering with a variety of materials.
More training information
As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (knowledge and skills) at Chichester College.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Interest in making things
Other requirements
If successful you will be invited to attend our assessment centre. These are provisionally booked for the 22nd - 30th April 2025.
About this company
About Rolls-Royce Motor Cars 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 (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
Other positions within the department or within the field of lean manufacturing.
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 VAC1000298677.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 30 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.