Industrial Placement - Quality - Projects
Bentley MotorsExpected closing date: Friday, 23 October 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Industrial Placement in Quality at Bentley Motors, based in Crewe.
- Earn a starting salary of £25,500 per year.
- Gain hands-on experience in automotive quality processes, product reviews, and continuous improvement projects.
- Must be on track for a 2:1 degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, Logistics, or Sustainability and Product Management.
- Application deadline is Friday 23rd October 2026.
About the Role
About the Placement
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 of how an automotive vehicle is delivered from concept to production using a structured process.
- Work alongside and be 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, but are not limited to:
- Understanding and learning about new parts and technologies used in Bentley products.
- 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.
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 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 £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
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.