We believe in creating an environment where our placement student really can learn by doing during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. That’s why our experts treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.
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 a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, while gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - Goodwood - Bespoke Parts Quality & Purchasing- 2 year Graduate Programme (2026)
The Bespoke Parts Quality and Purchasing department are responsible for the selection and management of external suppliers to support the bespoke business. Relying on close working relationships with internal/external partners alike, the department is tasked with delivering new and innovative bespoke products from a specialist low volume supply base. It takes people with an uncompromising perception of quality and exceptional business acumen to procure the most suitable materials for each of our unique bespoke vehicles.
This is a 24-month programme which includes placements in other areas of the Rolls-Royce Motor cars business as well as potential BMW Group placements.
What will you be doing?
1. Managing parts quality topics for a selection of bespoke components.
2. Managing the Industrialisation of those components.
3. Familiarising yourself with the parts quality systems and processes.
4. Completing Supplier feasibility assessments
5. Confirmation of part quality against design and engineering specifications.
6. Supplier management – Performance of Quality and delivery
7. Understanding supplier manufacturing processes with bespoke suppliers.
8. Co-ordination and steering of Target Management Process and key performance indicators (KPI’s).
Qualifications and Skills:
9. Studying towards a 2:1 Bachelors degree - preferably in Engineering and or Supply Chain Management
10. Strong relationship building skills and ability to show good inter-personal skills, showing exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
11. Good organisational and time management skills, and ability to show high attention to detail to every task.
12. Ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements, prioritise activities, work under pressure, multi-task and solve problems.
13. An excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
14. Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Why choose us?
15. Great Pay – A competitive annual salary 26 days holiday (pro rata to your contract)and an attractive pension scheme.
Rewarding Work-Life Balance –
Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
16. Exciting Additional Benefits - Throughout your graduate scheme you will be supported by our experts and many fellow students and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts, and a subsidised on-site restaurant.
17. 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.
18. 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 using the link below.
The next stages of the recruiting process could include; online testing, video interview and then a face to face, or telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.
Please note:
We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please ensure that you complete all of the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and include a role relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.
To be eligible for this position, you must have achieved a minimum of a 2:2 in your Bachelors degree, or a pass in your Masters studies, and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK or European passport holder.
Closing date for applications:
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