Industrial Placement - Quality

Salary: £24,327

Duration: 12 month contract                                                                                                  

Start Date: 17th August 2026
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (possibility of travel to Europe)

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

• Gain an understanding on how an automotive vehicle is delivered from concept to production using a structure process,
• Be working alongside and supported by industry experts, problem solving through data analysis and resolving problems in a timely manner,
• Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure opportunities to improve quality are embraced
• Learn how to use data to create compelling cases for action,

Your main responsibilities include:

• Understanding and learning about new parts and technologies used in Bentley product,
• Participating in a wide range of product reviews and activity, including process improvements, problem solving and improved product knowledge,
• The opportunity to own a continuous improvement project within our various Quality teams,
• Understanding our end-to-end Project Emergence Process(PEP) including all relevant Quality deliverables for the successful launch of a vehicle and/or facelift.

About the Department:

The Quality department is one of the most versatile functions at Bentley. The Quality function plays a vital role in numerous cross-functional processes that shape our business landscape. In alignment with the Beyond100+ strategy we have set our targets in support of the company’s strategic ambitions. This includes an effective and impacting Quality team ready for the future, ensuring excellence in the quality of sustainable Bentley products and services, achieving our Quality targets and our environmental, social and governance responsibility.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, Logistics or Sustainability and Product Management.

 Skills required for the role:

• Contribute to an inclusive culture and safe space for all to learn and grow,
• Be open-minded and inquisitive, while planning and prioritising the workload to work effectively with others,
• Be tenacious and resilient, but also adaptable to the needs of others,
• Take ownership of decisions and strive for the best outcomes.

What we offer

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £24,327
• 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.

Closing date: 14th November 2025.

We aim to progress to online assessments in December and offer by the end of the month.

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