Interior Surface Centre (Wood) Level 2 Apprenticeship

BMW Group México; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury automotive manufacturer is offering an apprenticeship in woodshop manufacturing at their Goodwood facility. This role offers the opportunity to gain practical insights in a prestigious automotive environment. Successful candidates will develop essential skills while working independently and as a part of a team. Qualifications include a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5, and an interest in craftsmanship is highly encouraged. A commitment to personal development and future career opportunities is provided following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Competitive salary enhanced every six months

Access to discounts scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

£3 million per year in vocational training

Networking opportunities with global community

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 5.
• Knowledge in Wood Manufacture is advantageous, though not required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical insights into corporate operations of an automotive manufacturer.
• Produce interior surface components to high standards.
• Work with a sense of responsibility and develop lasting skills.

Skills

Team working

Ability to work without close supervision

Quality focus

Good communication skills

Enthusiasm

Initiative

Accountability

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 5 (or above) including Maths and English

NVQ or BTEC in Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

Woodshop Manufacturing Goodwood 31.01.2026

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

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

As the epitome of exclusive super luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style and performance. Behind the legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy the wishes of clients who commission a Rolls-Royce.

The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As an apprentice, you will gain practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer while developing yourself and your career.

Our department produces interior surface components using a variety of materials and finishes. Throughout the process we combine craftmanship with technology to exacting standards. It is our attention to detail that produces world class interiors.

By providing our apprentices with a sense of responsibility from the outset, they quickly become acclimatised to the production environment and develop skills that will last a lifetime. There are multiple vacancies available for this role commencing end of August 2026.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade 5 (or above) including Maths and English.

• NVQ or BTEC in Engineering or Manufacturing would be an advantage.
• Any knowledge in Wood Manufacture or similar would be an advantage, however not a requirement.
• You need to be able to work independently and within a team.
• You will be required to work using your own initiative.
• The ability to listen and absorb information is essential.

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.

Who we are looking for

A large amount of the role will entail individual (but supervised work), which contributes to that of the team. Useful skills and qualities are as follows:

• Self-starter – able to use own initiative.
• Reliable
• Basic IT skills
• Communication
• Interest in making things e.g. crochet, woodwork, crafts.

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

English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 is required but not essential. It is advised that this is attained prior to starting the apprenticeship but can be completed alongside work and study in the form of ‘functional skills’.

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)

Important eligibility and notices

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

Legal entity: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd.

Location: Goodwood

Job field: Woodshop Manufacturing

Job ID: 177235

31.01.2026