The Company:
Porsche Cars GB (PCGB) has a strong heritage. Since our inception, we have been committed to delivering the highest level of customer service and recognise that our staff are our strongest asset. An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for a talented individual to join our Ownership team. Our Intern Training Program offers outstanding individuals a chance to gain invaluable experience and allows the perfect start to their career.
This is a Placement Year position for a candidate currently studying an Undergraduate degree at university, seeking a placement for their third year. The role will commence in August 2026. Please ensure that you have read and understood the requirements of the role before applying.
Job Purpose:
To support the Service Qualification department with technical training course development & logistics. Liaising internally within the department trainers and course authors to ensure training planning and preparation is to a high standard and continuous. Manage and develop internal & external training platforms for technician training. Whilst working directly for Service Qualification Manager to develop and improve various topics related to technical training, development and logistics specifically.
Core Specific Responsibilities:
- To act as a direct support between Technical Training delivery and Technical Training development supporting across the department logistically and digitally
- Provide support to the Technical Training team in the areas of:
- Course set-up and breakdown,
- Vehicle preparation (classic, modern internal combustion and high voltage vehicles),
- Preparation of Diagnostics systems for use in technical training,
- Management of training aids to include in the classroom and the training workshops,
- Liaise with technical trainers in organising and procurement of special tools, parts and training materials,
- Maintenance of vehicle diagnostic system software, to include training tablets
- Management and maintenance of vehicle training fleet, to include:
- Vehicle checks before and after loans,
- Vehicle defleet checks and process,
- Scheduling of vehicles for technical training courses,
- Manging My Porsche platform for technical training vehicles,
- Vehicle ordering including specification verification with team members,
- Moving vehicles around on site were needed
- Proactively manage the specialist tooling, to include auditing and the maintenance of the specialist tool database on an ongoing basis
- Liaise with Service Quality management team and intern on a regular basis to monitor and develop future training needs
- Pro-activity looking at areas where improvements can be made within the technical training processes attributed to the intern role
- Working with the Technical Course Developer in researching technical materials and processes for use in training materials and tasks
- Assist in the process of liaising with outside providers in writing ITSM tickets for training systems operational issues with regards to technical training learning platforms
- To be a proactive participant in the Intern Projects
The above list of Core Specific Responsibilities is not exhaustive. The intern is expected to carry out other duties as reasonably assigned from time to time in line with their ability. The Company reserves the right to vary the role content, within reason, with consultation and agreement, in accordance with business requirements.
Requirements
- Required Qualifications: studying an Automotive/Motorsport Engineering related Undergraduate degree at University, seeking a placement for their 3rd year
- Required IT-skills: excellent level of PC literacy, including MS-Office, Excel, Word
- Required language knowledge: highly proficient in both spoken and written English
- Other requirements: prioritisation skills, attention to detail, excellent organisation skills,
- Driving licence is essential
- Must have held a driving license for more than 2 years - driving license must be clean - must be minimum 21yrs old by August 2026
Benefits
Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family, compromising over 80 nationalities, embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance. To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision.
In return, you'll enjoy a highly competitive salary and perks like free tea and coffee, access to an on-site restaurant, and the chance to join a meaningful charity project with fellow interns. You'll also benefit from hundreds of online discounts, 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an exciting opportunity to visit the Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone.
If you can demonstrate the skills and experience, we are looking for, are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a premium brand, and would love to join our team then please apply at the link below, attaching a copy of your CV.
Due to the high volume of applications we generate for our vacancies, we are regrettably not able to send a personalised reply to every applicant.