IT´S ALWAYS THE TINIEST DETAILS THAT MAKE THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE.
SHARE YOUR PASSION.
When the goal is to ensure that each and every BMW delivers pure driving pleasure as standard, quality control is paramount. That’s why our quality standards are only ever as good as the sum of the personal standards of everyone who tests them. It’s why we value the passion and commitment of our quality experts so highly – and why their attention to the details ensures the quality of every single part of our vehicles.
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, and precision machining key engine components, 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 Hams Hall, Birmingham – IT-Services and Digitalisation Graduate (Computer & Data Science) – 2 Year Graduate Programme September 2026
Join our award-winning IT Services and Digitalisation team at BMW Plant Hams Hall for an enriching IT Services and Digitalisation Software Development Graduate Position. This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities and opportunities, working with state-of-the-art technologies and complex data systems integral to our production processes. With an opportunity to discover the wider BMW Group via International Assignments and participation in global digital initiatives.
What awaits you?
As the recipient of the UK Manufacturer Smart Factory Award 2023, our team at Plant Hams Hall works on cutting-edge-technologies such as generative AI, robotics, and computer vision. Generative AI & Computer Vision: Participate in pioneering projects that leverage AI to revolutionize our approach to problem-solving and automation.
Full-Stack Development: Use your skills in both front and back-end development, understanding industry working and devops practices. Additionally, for this Graduate position, we offer an in-depth insight into the IT Business Systems Analysis work. This involves acting as a liaison between the business / end users and IT systems development teams for business needs requiring IT based solutions, including: Researching business requirements and documenting the relationships between the components of the application system (i.e., end users, business processes, data, applications, and devices) Ensuring that all global development trends of the business, central technologies and locations / plants are considered
What should you bring along?
Academic Excellence: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field, with a strong academic record.
Technical Versatility: Proficiency in programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Swift, and others where relevant.
Collaborative Spirit: A team player who thrives in collaborative environments, working with associates across various departments. Experience in Agile Project Methodology would be appreciated.
Innovation-Driven: A passion for staying on top of the latest tech trends and applying innovative solutions to real-world problems – opportunity to work with cutting-edge external tech companies.
Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: A self-starter with project management skills and the ability to approach tasks with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Why choose us?
A competitive annual salary of
£35,000 p/a, increasing to £37,000 p/a in year 2, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract)and an attractive pension scheme.
Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts. 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.
What do you need to do now?
If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include online testing, an assessment centre and then a face to face, telephone, or virtual interview with the hiring manager.
Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests, please email us at
To be eligible for this position, you must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening checks and the offer of employment will be subject to results which we consider are satisfactory. Checks may include references, right to work, IT system Compliance Integrity Check (COIN), CV and relevant qualifications. Checks may also include criminal records, adverse financial (credit), directorships, address, internet research and/or driving licence. If you have any queries on any of these checks, please discuss with us and we will be happy to go through with you in more detail.
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: Wednesday 12th November 2025
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