Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprentice within Engineering

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3

Duration: 4 years

Start Date: September 2026

Starting Salary: £22,662

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL – Onsite

Training Provider Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

Apprenticeship Programme:        

As one of our Bentley apprentices, you will combine practical experience with classroom learning to achieve an Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3). You will play a significant part in our business as we continue on this exciting journey to deliver extraordinary customer journeys. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Work with experts who will support your professional and personal development
• Be welcomed into our Early Careers Network
• Spend 20% of your time learning with an external training provider and 80% of your time gaining hands on experience
• Opportunity to have placements and further rotations around the business
• Have the opportunity to take part in community-focussed initiatives, Social Committees and Bentley’s Inclusivity Networks

About the role:

We are seeking a Level 3 Apprentice to join R&D Workshop. Reporting to the Vehicle Delivery Manager, the Apprentice will provide a flexible, responsive and professional service to Engineering, other Business Departments and Group customers, in build, update, sign-off processes, development, test & measure & reporting.

Skills and Experience you will learn:

• Product Attribute and Technical Targets management
• Product Data Management and BoM
• CO2 and Energy Management
• Acoustic/NVH and Aerodynamic development
• Engineering fleet planning and management
• Prototype build, vehicle updates and maintenance
• Durability, functional test and drive events
• Whole Car release (GFF)

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting prototype and pre-series vehicles builds
• Support with integration testing (on and off-site)
• Preparing prototype vehicles for objective test, including the installation of measurement systems and sensors
• Supporting component test including setting up and helping to run test rigs for durability and environmental testing
• Liaise and work with various departments to resolve issues
• Provide technical support to all Engineering functions, Manufacturing and Quality
• Use of specialist engineering facilities and equipment to validate, diagnose and rectify issues

About the Department:

The Whole Vehicle Engineering team define, develop and validate achievement of whole vehicle product requirements, integrating activity across Engineering to deliver project goals.

What We Are Looking For:

Training Provider Entry Requirements:

Chesire College South & West:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English grade 4/C or above.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths grade 4/C or above.

For more information on the Training Provider please click here.

Skill Requirements:

The successful candidate will demonstrate and have a passion to learn the below:

• Basic mechanical skills (use of hand tools, measuring equipment, mechanical assembly)
• Basic electrical skills (wiring, testing, understanding circuits)
• Understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Preventive and reactive maintenance skills
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

What We Offer:

As an Apprentice you will have access to the following benefits:

• A salary of £22,662
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)  
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits

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 apprenticeship scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

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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.

Applications are open to everyone, from school or college leavers to those looking for a change of career, subject to entry requirements above. Please note if you are applying based off predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to obtaining the Training Provider entry requirements.

The closing date is the 20th February

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To find out more about life at Bentley view our Apprenticeship candidate pack here