Starting salary: £24,179
Duration: 3.5 years
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL, mainly onsite with some flexible and hybrid working
Apprenticeship Programme:
As one of our Bentley apprentices, you will combine practical experience with classroom learning to achieve a Level 6 Product Design and Development Engineering degree. You will play a significant part in our business as we continue on this exciting journey to deliver extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:
* Work with experts who will support your professional and personal development
* Be welcomed into our Early Careers Network
* Have the opportunity to take part in community-focussed initiatives, Social Committees and Bentley's Inclusivity Networks
* Opportunity to have placements and further rotations around the business
What you'll be doing:
The Product Design and Development Engineer degree apprentice will have full exposure to how our luxury vehicles come to life. While working alongside and being mentored by industry-leading professionals, you will enhance your technical and commercial knowledge, learn the value of balancing affordability with customer experience, and be able to use the experience gained from the process of design to estimate cost and evaluate the impact on decision making.
Your main responsibilities include:
* Provide comparative data and predicting financial data to support the finance projects and results
* Reporting of financial information and generating solutions to mitigate risk and realize opportunities
* Support the negotiation process to ensure all business objectives are met in terms of cost, quality, capacity, and VW Group requirements.
About the Department:
Our Material cost controlling team is part of the Finance controlling department and is at the forefront of delivering vehicle projects from a finance perspective. The team is responsible for the financial management and control of the material cost of all Bentley designed parts in line with targets and customer expectations. This involves early involvement in our product emergence process, supporting our product lines and our project finance colleagues, and continues throughout the lifecycle of the products.
What we're looking for:
Training Provider Entry Requirements: There are two training providers available, please see entry requirements below
University of Warwick Requirements: 3 A-Levels at Grade BBC (112 UCAS points minimum) Including 2 B's in Maths & a Stem subject. GCSE Maths, English & a stem subject Grade 4 (C) or above. Or BTEC Nationals DDD Including 2 Maths Modules. T Levels not accepted.
Sheffield Hallam Requirements: 3 A-levels at grade BBC (112 UCAS points minimum) including Maths & a stem subject. Or equivalent such as BTEC Nationals and T Levels.
Our Behaviours:
* Perform Together: We work together, trust each other, and make sure everyone feels they belong, contributing their skills and ideas.
* Grow Personally: We're always looking to improve, seeking out new experiences and asking for feedback to grow personally and professionally.
* Excite customers: We view our work through our customers' eyes and celebrate our successes.
* Act as an owner: We take responsibility for our work, communicate openly, and approach problems with a balanced perspective.
Skills:
* Great communication
* Presentation skills
* Efficient problem-solving and analytical skills
* Experience in report writing
* Proficient in Excel
* Knowledge of German language desired but not essential
What we offer:
As an Apprentice, you will have access to the following benefits:
* A starting salary of £24,179
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid working options
* Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)
* Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
* 35 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
* 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
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.
Closing date: 21 February 2025
Please note: If you are applying based off predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to obtaining the Training Provider entry requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr