Across the UK, BMW Group is looking for around 150 young people with a passion for the motor industry to take up apprenticeships available through its company and dealership schemes in 2013. The new recruits will join nearly 400 existing apprentices currently undergoing training across the company’s UK operations, and within its BMW and MINI dealer network.
The business is looking for 45 new apprentices to take up places at its MINI UK production plants as they prepare for the next model generation. In addition, BMW and MINI dealerships are looking to recruit around 100 young people across the UK.
Skills Minister Matthew Hancock MP said, “It is great news that BMW is offering so many more exciting apprenticeships. Apprenticeships are the best way for young people to get the skills both they and their employer needs, while earning a salary, and this scheme demonstrates really well the opportunities that are out there.”
For the apprentices to be recruited to MINI and BMW dealerships, there are programmes available in various disciplines ranging from Service Technician, Parts Advisor, Motorcycle Technician and Body Refinish/Paint.
Commenting on the 2013 intake, Tim Abbott, Managing Director of BMW Group UK said, “Bringing new talent and fresh thinking into our dealerships is vital to allow us to provide the best possible service for our customers and so I am delighted that we will welcome around 100 new apprentices to our award-winning scheme in the UK.”
MINI is looking to recruit 32 apprentices at its manufacturing plant in Oxford, and there are a further 13 places available at MINI’s other production sites at Swindon and Hams Hall, near Birmingham. Frank Bachmann, Managing Director, MINI Plant Oxford and Swindon said, “Investment in young people is a key part of our development strategy for the plants and it is vital that we attract the very best young talent to ensure the business has the right skills for the future. We are delighted to be able to offer young people the chance to join our modern apprenticeship scheme.” Young people can apply for an apprenticeship through a new Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BmwCareersUK.
The closing date for applications is 1 March 2013.
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