Bentley Motors Ltd
Industrial Placement - Product Lines / Bentayga
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Industrial Placement Student
Salary
£25,500
Start Date
Monday 16th August 2027 – Friday 4th August 2028
Location
Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL
Work Arrangement
Hybrid Working (3 days minimum onsite)
Entry Requirements
See ‘What we’re looking for’ section
Our Industrial Placement Programme
As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.
During your placement, you’ll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". Click here to visit our virtual tour. Alongside hands-on work experience, you’ll also benefit from:
- CSR and outreach activities
- Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
- Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
- Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
- Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you
About the Role
As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to creating extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:
- Gain invaluable experience supporting the delivery of Bentley vehicle programmes from concept through to production and lifecycle management
- Work alongside and be mentored by experienced Programme Managers, while collaborating with teams across Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Finance, Purchasing and Quality
- Gain insights into how complex automotive programmes are planned, governed and delivered within a luxury automotive environment.
Your Main Responsibilities
- Supporting Programme Managers in coordinating and tracking programme deliverables, risks, issues, actions and milestones
- Preparing reports, presentations and briefing materials for senior management reviews, governance meetings and programme forums
- Monitoring programme timing plans and supporting the management of key programme gateways and deliverables
- Coordinating meetings and workshops, capturing actions and ensuring timely follow-up with stakeholders
- Collecting, analysing and presenting programme data using PowerPoint and Excel to support informed decision making.
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About the Department
The Bentayga Product Line team is responsible for the strategic planning, development and lifecycle management of Bentley’s luxury SUV portfolio. Acting as the central coordination point across multiple business functions, the team ensures vehicle programmes are delivered successfully against targets for quality, timing, cost and customer satisfaction.
Working with and being mentored by experienced Programme Managers and senior stakeholders, you will gain real insight into every stage of the vehicle development process, from early concept planning through to production and market introduction. You will support programme governance, cross-functional coordination and the delivery of key Product Line priorities.
What We Are Looking For
Values and Behaviours
- Inclusive Mindset: Contribute to a culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to learn and grow together.
- Collaborative Spirit: Be open-minded, curious, and effective in planning and prioritising workloads while working well with others.
- Resilience with Flexibility: Demonstrate tenacity and resilience, yet remain adaptable to the needs of those around you.
- Accountability: Take ownership of your decisions and consistently strive for the best possible outcomes.
Education
The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or Economics
Skills Required for the Role
- Excellent written and verbal communication and team-working skills
- Self-confidence to work with senior colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong organisation, planning and time-management skills
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills
- Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel; experience of both is essential
- Analytical, proactive and self-motivated approach
- Experience of managing projects
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What We Offer
As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:
- A starting salary of £25,500
- Support from our Early Careers team and 1:1 manager mentorship
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
- Learning and development opportunities
Right To Work
To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.
#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. 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.
Working at Bentley
To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.
The Application Process
- Submit your application, including your CV and Cover letter
- Applications will be screened by our HR team and the Hiring Manager
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to attend an online Assessment between 9th – 27th November
- Candidates successful at assessment stage will receive an offer shortly afterwards
- All applicants will be kept informed throughout the recruitment process
Closing Date
Friday 23rd October 2026
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