Facilities Engineer

Function: Manufacturing- Production Planning
Contract: Full time- Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role
Join the Manufacturing- Production Planning team as the Facilities Engineer where you'll be responsible for capturing the facility requirements from across the business and manage the full start to end process, managing suppliers and the installation of the equipment including handover to end user. This role will see you play a pivotal role in driving the delivery of state of the art facilities to production facilities – contributing towards Bentley's goals, mission and Beyond100 strategy aim.

Reporting into the Senior Process Planning Manager, your main responsibilities include;

• Development and implementation of facilities, equipment and technologies in line with the required timing and levels of approved investment.
• Apply Practical Problem Solving and Control techniques to pro-actively deliver solutions, mitigate risks and solve issues.
• Ensure facilities comply with all Legal Statutes e.g. - Health and Safety at Work Act, Construction, Design & Management Regs, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regs, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
• Delivery of projects within agreed budget targets, managing the project potential risk cost.
• Delivery of all projects and generation of deliverable milestones & monitoring the detail in the project plans.

About the Team
The Facilities Planning department create and maintain the working environment, ensuring safe working practice and environmental compliance with all activity that enables us to be the market leader in luxury automotive sector.  

About you – Skills and Experience

• Proven experience of working with Assembly Facilities such as Automation Systems, Lines, Conveyors, Carriers, Robots, DC Tooling, Lift Assistors and Fluid Fills.
• Working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation such as Construction, Design and Management Regs.
• Great cross-functional communication skills to facilitate full engagement of stakeholders.
• Strong Project Management and Planning skills, with experience of software such as MS Project, to ensure regular status tracking and reporting.
• Ability to positively deal with change to maintain Quality, Cost and Delivery
• Solid experience  of solving problems using Practical Problem Solving techniques
• Minimum qualification HND, ideally Engineering degree.

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym. 

#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.

Beyond100
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100 strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 13 March 2025