Industrial Placement - Smart Quality

Salary: £25,500

Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027 - Friday 4th August 2028

Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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 practical knowledge in in-vehicle and App Software testing
• Have the opportunity to pitch your innovation ideas and influence the future product
• Help build up the Connected Car test strategy
• Enhance your networking skills by working with other departments and organisations internationally
• Get an insight into the Project management of a vehicle project
• Gain practical knowledge of problem-solving skills and toolset

Your Main Responsibilities Include

• User acceptance testing on vehicle and test bench setup
• Competitor analysis
• Support the team in planning test activities
• Collaborate with the Development team to manage open incidents and route to closure
• Generate management reports to help indicate project readiness
• Support the maintenance and execution of our in-house developed automated testing solution

About the Department

The Quality department is one of the most versatile functions at Bentley. The Quality function plays a vital role in numerous cross-functional processes that shape our business landscape. In alignment with the Beyond100+ strategy, we have set our targets in support of the company's strategic ambitions. This includes an effective and impacting Quality team ready for the future, ensuring excellence in the quality of sustainable Bentley products and services, achieving our Quality targets and our environmental, social, and governance responsibility. Within the Quality function, you will be joining the Smart Quality team. The objective of the Smart Quality team is to achieve the best possible experience of the Connected Car services for our customers.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: UI/UX Design, Engineering, Information Technology, or Software Engineering (focus on testing and problem resolution).

Skills Required for the Role:

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

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 1:1 manager mentorship
• 35 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

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.

Belonging at Bentley

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.

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 the assessment stage will receive an offer shortly afterward
• All applicants will be kept informed throughout the recruitment process

Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026