Bentley

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 6

Duration: 4 years

Start Date: September 2026

Starting Salary: £24,929

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL – 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 the degree “Supply Chain Leadership Professional”. You will play a significant part in our business as we continue on this exciting journey to deliver extraordinary customer journeys. 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 ‘Inhouse Logistics and Contracts’ you will be alongside a team dedicated to improvement of our process and people playing a pivotal role in the future of Logistics while ensuring continuity of supply day to day. As an apprentice you would be actively involved within the team and be expected to plan and deliver projects that are part of our strategy with the required level of support. Projects are varied from in-bound and in-house logistics plus commercial and sustainability projects, thus providing a unique opportunity to be involved in innovation and implementation of latest technologies in a real environment.

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implement digitalisation improvements with project ownership
• Deliver cost savings to Logistics contracts
• Optimisation of material flows
• Support control tower operations and process improvement
• Attendance and engagement in Sustainability Forum

About the Department:

The function ‘Inhouse Logistics and Contracts’ is part of the Manufacturing organisation at Bentley Motors. We are responsible for planning and operation of large parts of the logistics activities including implementing new processes and technologies, control of all logistics contracts and budgets, planning material flow for current and future materials and running the key interfaces to ensure material delivery to the production line.

What We Are Looking For:

Training Provider Entry Requirements:

Leeds Trinity University:

• Must hold a level 2 qualification in English Language and Maths Grade 4/C or above
• Provide evidence of the highest achieved qualifications
• Be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant role and have the support of their employer
• Live and have the right to work in England

For more information on the Training Provider please click here.

Skill Requirements:

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate taking ownership alongside a strong attention to detail and a commitment to right first time.
• Have 3 A levels or equivalent.
• Be proactive and will be able to evidence making improvements, driving own development and sharing knowledge.
• Be adaptable and resilient with the skill to problem solve.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to the audience.
• Be customer focussed with a commercial approach

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.

The closing date is the 20th February

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To find out more about life at Bentley view our Apprenticeship candidate pack here

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