Machining Technician (Tooling) Level 6 Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company located in Birmingham is offering a Level 6 Control Engineer apprenticeship starting in August 2026. This four-year apprenticeship will provide candidates with hands-on training in modern automotive production technologies, as well as valuable skills in various engineering disciplines. The program focuses on personal and professional development, blending practical engineering skills with academic learning, positioning you for a successful career in the automotive field.

Benefits

Competitive salary with six-month reviews

Access to discounts scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Funding for further education

Networking opportunities across brands

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and initiative to bring your own ideas.
• Ability to take on responsibility and show accountability.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and rebuilding machinery as part of the maintenance team.
• Designing process improvements for efficiency.
• Assessing future repair needs to prevent issues.

Skills

Team working

Communication skills

Quality focus

Ability to work without close supervision

Initiative

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at level 6 including Maths and English

3 A levels grade C or above in a mathematical based subject and a Science, Technology, Engineering related subject

Job description

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.

BMW Group Plant Hams Hall is a modern, state‑of‑the‑art engine manufacturing facility, located just outside Birmingham, UK. Producing the latest generation of three and four cylinder petrol engines as well as V8 and V12 engines, the plant has recently celebrated 20 years of successful production. Operating seven days a week with more than one engine rolling off the line per minute, the plant plays a key role in BMW Group’s global production network, supplying engines for BMW and MINI, including some of the latest plug‑in hybrid vehicles.

BMW Plant Hams Hall, Birmingham - Level 6 Control Engineer - 4 Year Apprenticeship (August 2026)

We are looking for a committed and eager to learn individual to join our Maintenance team, responsible for ensuring all production equipment, both mechanical and electrical, is operating efficiently and safely. This involves engaging in tasks such as repairing and rebuilding machinery, designing process improvements, and assessing the need for future repairs to prevent issues from occurring, tasks that you will be involved in as your apprenticeship progresses. Our Maintenance team is keen to teach our apprentices a range of skills needed to be successful, supporting you to ensure your apprenticeship experience is both engaging and valuable to your future.

Be part of the BMW Hams Hall maintenance team for assembly & logistics systems!

A team of nearly100 of highly motivated and great experienced technical experts.

Modern high voltage battery production in small series.

Highly automated engine assembly facilities for 3 and 4-cylinder petrol engines.

Highly flexible production system for V8 and V12 petrol engines with:

• More than 250 PLC systems.
• Almost 100 robots.
• Almost 600 PC systems.
• More than 100 automatic cells.
• Artificial intelligence solutions wherever you go.
• Environment for digitalizationandinnovation.

Your Training

The training that you receive during your apprenticeship involves studying modern, state‑of‑the‑art automotive production technology as well as the latest innovations in manufacturing techniques.

The BMW Group offers an enhanced level 6 degree apprenticeship commencing end of August 2026. The four‑year programme is designed to enable you to experience different aspects of engineering and production technology, including robotics, controls systems, machining, fluid power, electronics, welding, and many more.

Alongside the practical engineering skills that are gained, the program will also focus on your personal and professional development where you will have exposure to a number of business techniques such as Agile, Lean Manufacturing and Problem Solving.

Your Year‑on‑Year Progression

The first year of the program is exclusively in a learning environment where in addition to starting the academic requirements of your program you will undertake practical training to qualify you with Employers Units of Competence. Your training will cover a wide range of engineering disciplines such as milling and turning, hand skills, electrical and electronic circuits, control systems, fluid power, programmable logic controllers, welding and more.

In the second and third year you will continue with the academic requirements of the program alongside on‑the‑job training. Your on‑the‑job training will comprise of placements in a number of different areas of the business, with particular focus focusing on developing, creating and quality checking our products and systems. Whilst training onsite, you will rotate around the business with placements in all areas of automotive manufacturing and may also involve placements at other BMW UK sites.

In your fourth year your on‑the‑job training will continue and will become more targeted to your final job role and where the job requires it you will start working a shift pattern to help better integrate you with your team.

Whilst developing specialist, on‑the‑job knowledge, the apprentice will also undertake fully funded study toward the attainment of a BEng (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at level 6 (or above) including Maths and English.
• A minimum of 3 A levels grade C or above both in a mathematical based subject and a Science, Technology, Engineering related subject or a BTEC Level 3 in a relevant Engineering or Technology discipline.

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.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay –A competitive salary enhanced every six months depending on individual progress and performance.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance–Start and finish times will vary to meet the needs of your work‑based placements and college hours.
• Exciting Additional Benefits –Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be supported by our experts and many fellow apprentices. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits including access to our discounts scheme and a subsidised on‑site restaurant. If aged 18 and over, you will also have the opportunity to purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a very special and reduced rate as part of your benefits package.
• Development Potential –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.
• Networking Opportunities –With around 8,000 employees and all three of the BMW Groups brands being represented in the UK, there are an abundance of networking opportunities allowing you to create meaningful working relationships.

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