Industrial Placement - Production Planning

Salary: £25,500

Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027 – Friday 4th August 2028
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Flexible Working

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 extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

Reporting to the Senior Process Planning Manager, the Industrial Placement will be responsible for developing, agreeing and delivering detailed planning requirements and concerns closure for a specific Manufacturing Zone / Technology from Pre-series into series production.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for delivery of Quality planning (APQP) processes and activities in pre-series and series production ensuring internal and external audit compliance
• Responsible for manufacturing sign-off of Bid-specs and product B-release in time with project timings and PEP deliverables
• Identification of Facility, Jig, Fixture and Tooling requirements and continual upgrading of technical knowledge e.g. liaison with group colleagues, benchmarking, training
• Developing the settings/parameters of equipment and process
• Responsible for implementing engineering change within your zone

About the Department:

The Bentley vehicle interior is where drivers and passengers experience innovation, comfort, quality, and brand identity. The Bentley Interior Planning Department are looking for passionate, forward-thinking talent to join our team and help define the next generation of interiors.

If you're excited by the opportunity to influence how millions of people interact with future vehicles, this could be the perfect role for you.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Skills required for the role:

• Good Communication
• Problem Solving Skills
• Time Management
• Involvement in extracurricular activities / hobbies
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Design
• LEAN

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 121 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. 

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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.

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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