Facilities Engineer

Bentley Motors; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury automotive engineering is seeking a Facilities Engineer to join their Production Planning team. The role focuses on designing and delivering innovative jig and tooling solutions to support the electrification strategy. Candidates should possess strong CAD skills and a background in automotive engineering, with opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

35 days annual leave including UK bank holidays

Progression pathways, mentoring, and study support

Optional car lease scheme with discounts on VW Group vehicles

Health and life assurance up to five times salary

Annual salary reviews and bonus schemes

Contributory pension scheme (6% employee, 10% employer)

Health and well-being resources

Qualifications

• Experience in producing jig, fixture, or tooling designs using CAD, preferably CATIA.
• Knowledge of automotive engineering, including vehicle build sequences.
• Experience in facilities project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Producing designs for jigs and fixtures.
• Managing procurement of jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Ensuring facilities compliance with all legal statutes.

Skills

CAD

Automotive Engineering

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

ONC/HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Function:

Production Planning - Assembly and Powertrain

Contract:

Full-time - Permanent

Location:

Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role

Join the Production Planning team as the Facilities Engineer, responsible for designing and delivering jig, fixture, and tooling solutions as allocated by the Jigs and Fixtures Technical Manager. This role is pivotal in driving our product strategy aligned with the Beyond 100 electrification plan. Reporting to the Senior Process Planning Manager, your main responsibilities include:

• Producing designs for jigs and fixtures
• Developing and implementing facilities, equipment, and technologies within approved investment and timelines
• Managing procurement of jigs, fixtures, and tooling, from solution identification to equipment handover, including capability studies
• Applying Practical Problem Solving and Control techniques to proactively deliver solutions, mitigate risks, and resolve issues
• Ensuring continual technical knowledge updates through liaison, benchmarking, and training
• Ensuring facilities compliance with all legal statutes

About The Team

The role is based within our Final Assembly and Powertrain department, responsible for the technical design and control of all production operations for the main assembly lines and powertrain department.

About You – Skills And Experience

• Experience in producing jig, fixture, or tooling designs using CAD, preferably CATIA
• Knowledge of automotive engineering, including vehicle build sequences
• Experience in facilities project delivery with cross-functional collaboration skills
• Preferred ONC/HNC/HND in Engineering or demonstrable equivalent experience

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave including UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways, mentoring, and study support
• Optional car lease scheme with discounts on VW Group vehicles
• Health and life assurance up to five times salary
• Annual salary reviews and bonus schemes
• Contributory pension scheme (6% employee, 10% employer)
• Health and well-being resources including online GP, BUPA health plans, mental health counsellor, and onsite physio

The Bentley Campus

Our campus is undergoing an exciting transformation with facilities including green spaces, free parking, onsite dining, coffee shops, and Legends gym.

#BelongingAtBentley

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. We believe in equal opportunities and celebrating differences.

Beyond100

Announced in 2020, Bentley’s Beyond100 strategy aims for sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 27 May 2025