We believe in creating an environment where our placement students really can learn and develop during their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start. 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.
Plant Oxford is the birthplace and heart of MINI production. Manufactured to individual customer specifications, hundreds of MINIs leave the plant’s assembly lines each day, off to meet new owners in more than 110 countries around the world. Three UK plants have a part to play in MINI production – Plant Hams Hall makes engines, Plant Swindon produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI, and all this comes together at Plant Oxford with body shell production, paint and final assembly.
As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Plant Oxford.
We are pleased to offer a 13-month internship starting in July 2024 at BMW (UK) Manufacturing Limited.
BMW (UK) Manufacturing Limited, Plant Oxford – Tax, Customs and Export Control - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)
What awaits you?
- Exposure to various areas of business operations and familiarity with international trade and tax practices of a global enterprise including importation, exportation, free trade agreements, supply chain security, tax treatment/reporting/KPIs and associated IT systems and projects which entails but is not limited to supporting FR-3-UK with:
- BI reporting enhancing / creating Customs & Tax Dashboards and supporting the development of a state-of-the-art reporting system for Tax, Customs and Export Control KPI/KCIs
- Go-live of various Customs, Export Control and Tax projects such as PKT/GTS/GFBB (SAP in the Cloud/ HANA solutions)
- Daily customs and tax operations – for all relevant UK and IE companies
What should you bring along?
- Enrolled in Bachelor’s Studies during Junior/Senior year (years 3 or 4) or enrolled in Master’s Studies Program with focus on international trade, law, supply chain management, IT/project management and / or data analytics in combination with economics
- Prior internship and/or relevant work experience preferred.
- Data analysis skills and BI reporting (tools) and/ or project organisation/ management experience are preferred.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements.
- Ability to be pro-active, self-starter with a high level of initiative and organization skills.
- Ability to prioritise activities, work under pressure, be resilient and multi-task.
- Good attention to detail.
- Competent knowledge of MS Office suite (specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Individual must be outgoing, inquisitive, and confident with a professional approach.
- German language skills desirable.
What can you look forward to?
- Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
- Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
- Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.
What do you need to do now?
If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.
Please note:
To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must 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 disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.
At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.
Closing date for applications: Saturday 30th November 2025
Any further questions? Email us on [email protected]
