Industrial Trim Apprentice - Level 2 Apprenticeship

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars – Interior Trim, Level 2 Apprentices – 2 year Apprenticeship (August 2026)

As the height of exclusive luxury, a Rolls-Royce delivers unmatched quality, style, and performance. Behind our legendary brand is a team of passionate and highly talented people who do their utmost to satisfy our customers. Our ability is limited only by our customers' imagination. 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.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is based in Goodwood (near Chichester).

The Role

We build all our cars on site in Goodwood. The interior of a Rolls-Royce and quality of the finish is what differentiates our brand from anything else in the industry. The Interior Trim Centre makes the internal components of our cars, such as sewn leather covers, seats, door panels, consoles, and instrument panels. You will be trained to create covered parts and gain knowledge of all aspects of interior trim. The apprenticeship will entail time working at the plant in addition to college. One day is spent studying ‘Lean Manufacturing Theory’, one day learning practical skills, and the remainder is on site at Goodwood. When at Goodwood, you will shadow colleagues in different parts of the interior trim centre. You will develop your knowledge and skills in leatherwork, as well as inspecting and preparing surfaces for covering with a variety of materials. As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (knowledge and skills) at Chichester College.

Craft Skills

Car design and creation at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is like nothing else in the industry. The apprenticeship features a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience of all aspects of car design and creation. You will spend 2 days per week (in the first term) completing a ‘craft skills’ course which includes woodwork, sewing, mechanics, metal work and CAD. During this time, you will work towards the following qualifications: Health and Safety, Preparing to Learn, Reflective Practice, and Electrical Vehicle Awareness.

Who are we looking for?

A large amount of the role will entail individual (but supervised work), which contributes to that of the team. Useful skills and qualities are as follows:

• Self-starter – able to use own initiative.
• Reliable
• Basic IT skills
• Communication
• Interest in making things e.g. crochet, woodwork, crafts.

You will learn all you need to do this role at college and in the workplace. For this reason, you do not need a qualification or experience to apply. An interest in the profession or making things is strongly advised.

Required Qualifications

English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 is required but not essential. It is advised that this is attained prior to starting the apprenticeship but can be completed alongside work and study in the form of ‘functional skills’.

Why choose us?

A Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship can offer many career options and enable you to make the most of your potential. After successfully completing the apprenticeship, you will move into a permanent position within the company. We offer:

• Great pay – A competitive salary enhanced every six months depending on individual progress and performance.
• Exciting benefits – Our employee benefits include access to our discounts scheme and a subsidised on-site restaurant. Those aged 18 and over can purchase or lease a BMW or MINI vehicle of your choice at a very special rate.
• Personal development – 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.
• A global community - With around 8,000 employees across the UK, and extended network of 150,000 colleagues around the world there are an abundance of networking opportunities. Our apprentice MOVE program also offers the possibility of a 6-week placement in a location abroad.

What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then apply today. Once you click apply, you’ll be asked to create a profile, complete eligibility questions and upload your CV - You may only apply for one apprenticeship position but you may also express your interest to be considered for others. If you meet the eligibility requirements, we will invite you through to the next stage of the process which is an online assessment, designed to further explore your verbal and numerical skills. The successful applicants from the above will be invited to the final stage of this process, a face-to-face Assessment Centre. Provisionally, the Assessment Centre is due to take place week commencing 30th March 2026. (this is subject to change)

Please note: 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. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 28th February 2026