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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 Manufacturing
Our goal in Manufacturing is to deliver an extraordinary journey for our customers, inspiring them with a magical fusion of craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability. From influencing the design of our products to their launch, from a customer order to the handover, we aim to deliver extraordinary results in everything we do. We are innovative thinkers, responsible for delivering operational excellence, and achieving our ambitions for the future to become the benchmark for luxury car production. To support this we are driving a five year strategic programme named ‘WINGS’ with four key areas: Operational Excellence, Customer Enthusiasm, Extraordinary People and Dream Factory.
Industrial placement available
Manufacturing production
Our Manufacturing Production Industrial Placements are an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing Sector. You will be working with industry experts in our technical teams to gain an understanding of lean manufacturing, process development, innovations, environmental aspects and our sustainability strategy. We have Manufacturing Production Industrial Placements available within: Continental, Paint, SUV and Final 2. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Defining and supporting implementation of strategic initiatives within the departments operations at all levels
- Working proactively with the teams within Final 2 on the continuous improvement activity to improve output and quality of Bentley product
- Developing communication, team-working, planning and reporting skills to support production management
- Collaborate with the complex problem solving team to fully investigate and understand the Root Cause of concerns and then support with implementing solutions
About you
The successful candidate will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Economics. It would be advantageous to have mechanical or engineering experience and an interest in data analysis. 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
You will have access to the following benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
- Paid volunteering days
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.
