Heritage Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprentice within Mulliner

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3

Duration: 4 years

Start Date: September 2026

Starting Salary: £22,662

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL – Onsite (with occasional travel)

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 Heritage Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. 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:

You will be working alongside colleagues who have decades of experience crafting some of the finest cars built in the Crewe factory. You will have the opportunity to learn and experience the skills required to achieve these standards and through out your apprenticeship will gain experience that could not be matched elsewhere

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working alongside the existing Mulliner workshop team to develop skills that will enable you to develop into a Technician within the department,
• Attendance at offsite training locations to learn traditional skills that support the ongoing upkeep of those specialist skills that are needed in order to work on historic vehicles,
• Working with other trainees from across the business on community/charity projects,
• Involvement with departmental improvement activities.

About the Department:

Bentley’s Mulliner department create the pinnacle products within our portfolio, split into 3 core area’s:

• Classic continuation builds Speed Six– recreating iconic historic models from our portfolio in very limited numbers
• Coachbuilding- Batur, being the first model to demonstrate what can be created within our coachbuilding team
• Collections, allowing unique and limited number variants of current production models, the ultimate in personalisation

You will work alongside the teams building and crafting these vehicles, learning skills along the way that will allow you to become an integral part of the delivery team.

What We Are Looking For:

Training Provider Entry Requirements:

Heritage Skills Academy:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above,
• A passion for hands-on work and attention to detail,
• Commitment to completing a 42-month Level 3 apprenticeship,
• Employer support for practical on-the-job learning.

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

Skill Requirements:

The successful candidate will:

• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues
• Good time management skills
• Demonstrable enthusiasm and knowledge of vehicles and vehicle systems

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.

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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.