Vehicle Validation Apprentice Level 6

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automobile manufacturer is offering an exciting Total Vehicle Validation apprenticeship near Chichester. This program provides comprehensive training in car assembly, product testing, and customer service skills. Apprentices will work alongside skilled technicians, gaining hands-on experience while shadowing colleagues. No prior qualifications are required, but an interest in car development is essential. This apprenticeship offers great pay, personal development, and the possibility of securing a permanent position post-completion.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular enhancements

Access to a discounts scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Global networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be inquisitive and enjoy hands-on work.
• No prior qualification or experience required to apply.
• Basic IT skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled technicians in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles.
• Learn to use diagnostic equipment effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workshop.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Reliability

Initiative

Education

Three A-Levels including Mathematics at Grade C or above or equivalent

Job description

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.

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars is based in Goodwood (near Chichester).

The Role

CR‑T‑52 is involved in sustaining the consistent high quality of Rolls Royce's products through their entire lifecycle from concept to production.
The range of expertise from complex analysis to precision measurement allows possible issues to be swiftly identified, contained and rectified.In conjunction intricate dynamic topics can be detected through means of ATG and road testing and investigated further within the analysis workshop.

Our Total Vehicle Validation apprentices learn all aspects from car assembly, workshop environment, future product development and vehicle testing as well as aftersales insight and a wide understanding of the business.
The two years spent in the apprenticeship gives you all the base knowledge, skills and support required to move into a role as a future analysis vehicle technician.The duration of your apprenticeship will be split between your time in college and a plant based environment here in Goodwood - The Home of Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars. When not in college, you will be based in plant shadowing colleagues and developing your technical knowledge in the analysis workshop. Furthermore, you have the option for various placements throughout the business. This is a very practical apprenticeship where you will gain lots of hands‑on experience and are encouraged to be an active member within a skilled team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist skilled technicians in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of vehicles or equipment
• Learn to use various tools and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively
• Support the team in daily workshop activities and tasks
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workshop area
• Follow health and safety regulations at all times
• Participate in training sessions and complete assignments as part of the apprenticeship program
  

Qualifications and Experience

Total vehicle Validation is the ideal starting point for anyone who wants to become a multi-skilled technician. You need to be someone with lots of questions about how things work and have the confidence to seek out the answers.If you’re inquisitive, enjoy hands‑on work, and want to build a career in car development this is the perfect role for you. The perfect candidate will have a thirst for knowledge, drive, a positive attitude and take pride in their work.
Success in this apprenticeship will rely heavily on your teamwork skills. An interest in cars and vehicle development is essential. Other skills and qualities required to excel in this position are as follows:

• Self‑starter – able to use own initiative.
• Reliability
• Basic IT skills
• Communication
• Interested in technical challenges and problem solving

When it comes to selecting the right apprentices, it’s as much about attitude and behaviours as it is about vocational and academic success. That’s why in addition to the qualifications we require from you, we’ll also look for you to have a range of skills, attributes, and behaviours. These include team working, the ability to work without close supervision, quality focus, good communication skills, enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to take on responsibility and show accountability for your work.

You will learn all you need to do this role at college and in the workplace. For this reason, you do not need a qualification, or experience to apply. An interest in the profession or making things is strongly advised.

Required Qualifications

Three A-Levels including Mathematics at Grade C or above or equivalent.

Why choose us?

A Rolls‑Royce Apprenticeship can offer many career options and enable you to make the most of your potential. After successfully completing the apprenticeship, you will move into a permanent position within the company.

We offer:

• Great pay – A competitive salary enhanced every six months depending on individual progress and performance.
• Exciting 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.
• Personal development – In the UK, we invest around £3 million per year in vocational and professional training for our employees. This means we invest in you, giving you the relevant BMW specific training that you will require to be an active member of our team.
• A global community - With around 8,000 employees across the UK, and extended network of 150,000 colleagues around the world there are an abundance of networking opportunities. Our apprentice MOVE program also offers the possibility of a 6‑week placement in a location abroad.

What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then apply today.

Once you click apply, you’ll be asked to create a profile, complete eligibility questions and upload your CV - You may only apply for one apprenticeship position but you may also express your interest to be considered for others.

If you meet the eligibility requirements, we will invite you through to the next stage of the process which is an online assessment, designed to further explore your verbal and numerical skills.

The successful applicants from the above will be invited to the final stage of this process, a face‑to‑face Assessment Centre at our BMW Hams Hall plant. Provisionally, the Assessment Centre us due to take place week commencing 30th March 2026. (this is subject to change)

Please note:

To be eligible for this position, you must have lived in the UK for three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship and 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 age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 28th February 2026