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Join Bentley Motors as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.
Bentley Motors is transforming, combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future - becoming completely carbon neutral and having 100% Battery Electric Vehicle offering by 2030.
Our campus
Our Campus, located in Crewe, Cheshire is going through its own transformation and offers unrivalled facilities including free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and an onsite gym.
About r&d
The Research and Development (R&D) department are responsible for the entire design and development process of all Bentley products, from idea creation all the way through to engineering sign off. Our mission is to inspire our customers by creating extraordinary products through passion, collaboration and sustainable innovation. Our R&D team consists of six departments: Products & Concepts, Body & Trim, Electrical & Electronics, Vehicle Motion, Whole Vehicle Engineering and Technical Conformity.
As a Graduate at Bentley you will be working alongside and mentored by R&D industry technical experts, giving you real-life tangible experience to elevate your career journey in R&D.
Environmental and propulsion test
The Environmental and Propulsion Test Team sits in the R&D Technical Conformity Function. It is responsible for the delivery of vehicle test and validation activities performed on Pre-production development, Type approval and Conformity of Production vehicles. As a Graduate, you will experience all stages of the product lifecycle. The function operates from a state of the art climatic test facility commissioned in 2021 to meet the evolving technological needs of the Business. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working within the testing function to support full range of test disciplines from vehicle diagnostics through to delivery of Testing on chassis dynamometer
- Understanding, manipulating and producing reports with large volumes of test data to support our internal customers
- Owning a test discipline, from receipt of vehicle to delivery of test, ensuring all customer requirements are met
About you
The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Environmental Science or Mechanical, Electronic, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering. It would be advantageous to have prior work experience, a clear interest in environmental topics and strong teamwork abilities. The successful candidate will:
- Contribute to an inclusive culture and safe space for all to learn and grow
- Be open-minded and inquisitive, while planning and prioritising the workload to work effectively with others
- Be tenacious and resilient, but also adaptable to the needs of others
- Take ownership of decisions and strive for the best outcomes
What we offer
As a Graduate you will have access to the following benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
The closing date is 22 October 2023.
We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people. This is a philosophy that is embraced by our leaders, championed by our colleague diversity groups and sits at the heart of our Beyond100 Strategy.
