Industrial Placement - Logistics / Supply Chain Planning

Salary: £25,500

Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027 - Friday 4th August 2028
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Entry Requirements: See 'What we're looking for' section

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 extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Working within 'supply chain planning' you will be alongside a team dedicated to improvement of our process and people playing a pivotal role in the future of Logistics supply design
• Actively involvement within the team and be expected to plan and deliver projects that are part of our strategy with the required level of support.
• Gain insights into the supply chain planning processes of complex supply chain set up, including KPI metrics for development to delivery

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Implementation of process improvements / innovation with ownership and with the correct support
• Actively participating in the role of a supply chain planner, including packaging and supply design maturity
• Participating in external supplier visits including monitoring and reporting
• Supporting sourcing activities / participation with X-functional stakeholders, influencing supply design for Logistics

About the Department

The function 'supply chain planning' is part of the Manufacturing organisation at Bentley Motors. We are responsible for Logistics supply design and packaging development with external suppliers, enabled through x-functional and logistics stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include implementing new processes for supply design and readiness planning, this is managed with a high level of complexity and resilience, the team are key interfaces to x-functional business teams.

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 or Business Management. It would be advantageous to have an interest in the Supply Chain Industry.

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 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days' 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.

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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.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.

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

Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026

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