Bentley

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 6

Duration: 4 Years

Start Date: September 2026

Starting Salary: £24,929

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL, mainly onsite with some flexible hybrid working

Training Provider Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

Apprenticeship Programme:

As one of our Bentley apprentices, you will combine practical experience with classroom learning to achieve an Electrical Engineering degree (Level 6). 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
• Spend 20% of your time learning with an external training provider and 80% of your time gaining hands on experience
• Opportunity to have placements and further rotations around the business
• Have the opportunity to take part in community-focussed initiatives, Social Committees and Bentley’s Inclusivity Networks

About the role:

Working within the Energy & Thermal Systems Department, you will have exposure to the best luxury cars in the world, whilst working alongside and being mentored by Automotive engineering professionals. You will gain invaluable experience collaborating with different business areas and ensuring the highest quality system functionality for our customers.

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working in collaboration with the engineers to develop, integrate and validate power and energy systems components for future combustion, PHEV and BEV vehicle projects, ranging from 12V to High Voltage systems,
• Work with engineers to support test planning, preparation and test activities (rig and vehicle), including the instrumentation of vehicles,
• Development of test rigs to improve the efficiency of software validation prior to vehicle testing,
• Collaborate with other areas of the business, participating in cross-functional problem solving for pre-series and current model production issues,
• Work with technical managers to develop the application of technological innovations, to support future projects,
• The opportunity to travel globally.

About the Department:

The Energy and Thermal Systems Department is responsible for developing a range of energy control and storage systems across our range of combustion and electrified vehicle projects. Systems within the department include HV storage, HV charging, DCDC conversion, Traction Inverters and Thermal Management, together with energy management systems. The successful candidate will be coached and mentored by technical experts gaining invaluable skills and experience in a fast-paced environment.

What we’re looking for:

Training Provider Entry Requirements: There are two training providers available, please see entry requirements below

Warwick University:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above
• 112 UCAS tariff points.
• Applicants must also hold GCSE grades in Maths, English and additional STEM subject at grades C (or 4) or above.
• Disciplines studied post GCSE must include any of Engineering or relevant STEM subjects (Physics recommended).
• In addition to the required entry tariff, applicants must have also achieved an A level in Maths at Grade B.

For more information on the Training provider please click here

Skills Requirements:

The successful Candidate will exhibit:

• Great communication skills,
• Problem solving skills,
• Presentation skills,
• Team worker,
• Interest in automotive technology desired.

What we offer

As an Apprentice you will have access to the following benefits:

• A salary of £24,929
• 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

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 apprenticeship scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status. 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, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.

Applications are open to everyone, from school or college leavers to those looking for a change of career, subject to entry requirements above. Please note if you are applying based off predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to obtaining the Training Provider entry requirements.

Closing date: 20th February

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