Tooling Apprentice - Level 3 Hams Hall

BMW HAMS HALL MOTOREN GMBH

Birmingham (B46 1GB)

Closes in 13 days (Saturday 28 February 2026)

Posted on 11 February 2026

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Summary

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

Wage

£16,746 a year

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Great Pay – A competitive salary enhanced every six months depending on individual progress and performance starting at circa £16,746 per annum, rising to circa £30,000 at the end of the programme. 

Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours
Start and finish times will vary to meet the needs of your work-based placements and college hours.

37 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 27 August 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • We are looking for a committed and eager to learn individual to join our Tooling team, responsible for ensuring all production machining tools / equipment is available for accurate machining of engine components
  • This involves engaging in tasks such as tool engineering liaison with tooling suppliers, investigating tool breakages and steering of production problem solving activity to reduce unnecessary costs and tool set up processes with tooling technicians who set up various tools for use when producing cylinder head, Crankcase and Crankshaft components
  • The role involves identifying potential tooling improvement ideas to prevent issues from re-occurring and potential costs saving tasks that you will be involved in as your apprenticeship progresses
  • Our Tooling 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 Tooling team as part of the Machining Quality & Steering function
  • A team of 24 highly motivated and great experienced technical experts
  • Modern Precision Machined Internal Combustion Engine Components production in High Volume Production
  • Highly automated and flexible machining systems producing 3 and 4-cylinder petrol engines
  • Artificial intelligence solutions wherever you go
  • Within tooling -  10 x Tool Setting machines, Grinding machines for Honing Tool Refurbishment and an array of various hand tools
    Environment for digitalisation and innovation

Where you'll work

Canton Lane
Coleshill
Birmingham
B46 1GB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
  • Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
  • Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
  • Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
  • Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
  • Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
  • Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
  • Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
  • Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Training schedule

  • 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 3 apprenticeship commencing 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

More training information

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 programmme 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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/5 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/5 or above)
  • Other (grade C/5 or above)
  • Other (grade C/5 or above)
  • Science (grade C/5 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

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.

About this employer

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.

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Company benefits

Why choose us:

Competitive pay, flexible hours, expert support, perks like discounts & BMW/MINI offers, career development, and amazing networking across 8,000 UK employees

After this apprenticeship

  • Whilst developing specialist on-the-job skills, the apprentice will also complete fully funded study towards a BEng (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering, with the potential to progress within the company

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014536.

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Closes in 13 days (Saturday 28 February 2026)

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