Industrial Placement - Quality

Industrial Placement Student – Bentley

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, work alongside industry experts, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve quality and solve problems.

Contract Details

Duration: 12 month contract
Start Date: 17th August 2026
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (possibility of travel to Europe)

Responsibilities

• Understand and learn about new parts and technologies used in Bentley product.
• Participate in a wide range of product reviews and activities, including process improvements, problem solving and improved product knowledge.
• Own a continuous improvement project within the various Quality teams.
• Understand our end‑to‑end Project Emergence Process (PEP) including all relevant Quality deliverables for the successful launch of a vehicle and/or facelift.

Skills & Traits

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

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2:1 in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, Logistics, Sustainability or Product Management.

Benefits

• A starting salary of £24,327.
• Support from the Early Careers team and 1:1 manager mentorship.
• 35 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Right to Work

You must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students with Settled Status, Tier 4 Visa, or Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

#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.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, 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.