Function: Whole Vehicle

Contract: Full time- Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with hybrid working (4 days per week onsite)

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 Whole Vehicle team as the Functional Manager- Test & Measure where you'll provide leadership to the Test and Measure Services team and to lead change in a complex and demanding environment whilst achieving delivery commitments to our diverse range of customers. Reporting into the Head of Engineering Workshop & Vehicle Build Centre, your main responsibilities include;

• Management of the Test and Measure Services team (to include: maintain and develop work standards within the department, planning and provision of resources, budget responsibility for operational overheads, maintain and report KPI’s, ensure practical and safe working operations and environment in line with the health and safety policy)
• Line manager responsibilities (to include: development of organisation, team skills & culture, colleague engagement action planning, management of future talent)
• Establish and sustain a culture of continuous, measurable improvement in operational performance
• Delivery of customer requirements for various testing methods and support services
• Ensuring the department has the right tools and capabilities to complete the tasks required by the customer

About the Team
The Whole Vehicle department is at the forefront of delivering extraordinary Bentley’s. Our vision is to shape the future of luxury mobility by developing environmentally responsible Bentley’s that deliver exceptional performance whilst minimising our carbon footprint. Our passionate team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of vehicle engineering. We achieve our goals by leveraging expert knowledge whilst ensuring strong stakeholder relationships.

About you – Skills and Experience

• Experience leading complex operations over a broad range of equipment and capability
• Experience of leading technical services delivery, utilising internal and external strategic partnerships to meet customer requirements
• Good knowledge of rig testing, set-up, calibration, instrumentation and data capture
• Experience of successfully applying use of lean tools and process optimisation
• Experience leading facilities improvement, including the introduction of new technologies
• Strong Health and Safety experience including risk management and control (preferably with IOSH/NEBOSH certificates)
• Strong knowledge of whole vehicle systems and technical requirements
• Ability to lead and motivate a complex team to aligned objectives
• An Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience

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
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

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: 12 June 2025

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