Industrial Placement - Logistics

Our Industrial Placement Programme:

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

During your placement, you’ll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". Alongside hands-on work experience, you’ll also benefit from:

• CSR and outreach activities
• Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
• Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
• Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
• Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the role:

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 a hands-on experience at the heart of logistics and supplier performance,
• Develop skills in supply chain optimisation, problem solving, and stakeholder management,
• Learn how to drive supplier improvements, manage risks, and deliver real impact within a fast paced, collaborative environment,
• Have autonomy to design and develop Logistics improvement ideas and work them through to delivery.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Applying the Logistics cost recovery process through NCMS (Non-Conformance Management System) and exploring opportunities to develop processes further,
• Development of the process automation opportunities within Supply Chain Operations using applications like Tableau/Power BI,
• Working with other experts within the function, the digitalisation of new and existing performance metrics for the Logistics function, to be included in the PL KPI tree,
• Co-ordination of Supplier Development activities and readiness campaigns for the new and existing suppliers,
• Contributing to the continuous improvement projects.

About the Department:

The Logistics Supplier Development Team supports Bentley’s commitment to excellence by strengthening the performance and reliability of our logistics supply base. We work closely with suppliers to ensure seamless material flow, robust delivery performance, and compliance with luxury automotive standards.

Combining industry expertise with data-driven tools, we proactively monitor performance, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate risk across the supply chain. Our team plays a vital role in enabling supplier readiness for new model launches, responding to global challenges, and supporting future growth — building a resilient, agile, and sustainable network that reflects Bentley’s values of craftsmanship and integrity.

Internally, the team is responsible for generating process improvements within the Logistics Operations function, making our colleagues’ roles as efficient as possible. Our placement will offer you first-hand experience of automotive internal and external supply chain operations whilst developing an understanding of automation techniques and Logistics standards.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Economics, Engineering, or Business Management.

Skills required for the role:

• Strong MS Office Skills,
• Knowledge of Dashboarding and Automation Techniques,
• Problem Solving Skills,
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to Demonstrate Initiative.

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 placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions. 

What we offer:

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £25,500
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

The application process:

• Submit your application, including your CV and Cover letter,
• Applications will be screened by our HR team and the Hiring Manager,
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to attend an online Assessment between 9th – 27th November
• Candidates successful at assessment stage will receive an offer shortly afterwards.
• All applicants will be kept informed throughout the recruitment process

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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.

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