Vehicle Electrician in Crewe

Function: Manufacturing – Software Update Centre

Contract: Full time - Permanent

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL

Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

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

We are currently recruiting for four Vehicle Electricians to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering electrical updates and commissioning activities across both ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) platforms. Working at the forefront of evolving vehicle technology, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of quality, performance and safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Using software applications to update vehicles to required software levels
• Using production test equipment to confirm the electrical condition of vehicles
• Rectification of electrical issues to achieve OK test status
• Electrical fault finding on vehicles
• Use of laptops and software to commission / align vehicle electrical systems
• Understanding failure modes, test results, fault codes and potential causes
• Lead or support complex issue resolution with evidence of solution/containment
• Support requests for overtime as required, to achieve daily objectives
• Actively share information and analysis data within the Team to increase / improve quality, training and transparency of electrical issues
• Maintain good 5s controls – ownership within your work area
• Ability to train and coach other colleagues on specific techniques and methods for electrical rectification

About the Team

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established and strategically important function at Bentley, created as we enter an exciting and transformative era of electrification. As our vehicles evolve, they are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with greater complexity and a stronger reliance on advanced software and integrated technologies. At the heart of this evolution is the Bentley Update Centre — a critical operation responsible for ensuring every vehicle is equipped with the correct hardware and software to deliver the exceptional performance, innovation and luxury our customers expect.

This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a specialist team shaping a new capability within the business, playing a key role as we navigate this next chapter of technological advancement and redefine the future of modern luxury.

About you – Skills and Experience

The successful applicants will have experience working within a similar electrical role with a strong focus on achieving required objectives. We welcome all applicants from within the Automotive industry; however, we also welcome and encourage applicants from similar industries with experience in electrical fault finding, rectification methods, tools and systems and the ability to think outside the box when it comes to technical problem solving of a complex nature.

Key skills include:

• Strong general working knowledge of electrical part design, manufacture and assembly of Electrical Distribution Systems
• Design for Manufacture & Assembly methodologies for electrical systems
• Proven experience working as an Automotive or qualified electrician
• Logical approach to problem identification and resolution for electrical issues of a complex nature
• Knowledge and experience of production-based electrical test equipment
• Knowledge and experience of software packages used to commission/align vehicles
• Manufacturing Automotive build process knowledge and rework
• Demonstrable experience of electrical architecture and the application of diagnostic equipment for different systems
• Concerns identification, analysis and resolution experience for issues of a complex electrical nature
• Knowledge of Production and Engineering test equipment (VW Group systems e.g. IDEX, VAS, CP Tool, ODIS advantageous)
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant experience

What Bentley Offers

• 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

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+

Bentley’s bold vision to redefine the benchmark for performance and luxury in a sustainable future. It represents the complete reinvention of our product range as we embrace electrification and accelerate our journey to net zero. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models will offer ever-evolving experiences.