Industrial Placement - Aftersales / Data Analytics

Bentley Motors Limited; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday included

£25,500 salary

Mentorship from Early Careers team

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bentley Motors Limited in Crewe offers an Industrial Placement as part of its Early Careers intake, based at the Dream Factory. You will support Aftersales data analytics and develop dashboards to drive data‑driven decisions.

Candidates should be on track for a 2:1 in a relevant degree, have strong analytical skills and communication, and be comfortable with Excel and data‑visualisation tools. Hybrid working with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2:1 in a relevant degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication.
• Experience with Excel and data-visualisation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data analytics requests with stakeholders.
• Develop, deliver and implement dashboards in Tableau & PowerBI.
• Enhance rapid reporting processes with standard templates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Data visualisation tools

Education

2:1 in Computer Science / Data Analytics / Mathematics / Economics

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Salary: £25,500

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

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

Work Arrangement: Hybrid working

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

• Gain invaluable experience in supporting Aftersales data analytics requests and projects whilst being coached and mentored by experts in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to develop, deliver and implement dashboards that are used to support data driven decision making.
• Gain insights into how data is analysed and reported to stakeholders at different levels.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Working with stakeholders to deliver data analytics requests.
• Develop, deliver and implement dashboards in programmes such as Tableau & PowerBI
• Enhance the current processes used for “rapid reporting requests” via the creation of standardised templates and reporting techniques to increase efficiencies within the team.

About the Department

The Warranty, Analytics & Governance department plays a critical role in driving operational performance, financial control, and strategic decision‑making across Aftersales. The team is responsible for developing and managing warranty policies and processes, overseeing warranty auditing, ensuring robust compliance and risk management practices and developing and implementing data solutions. Using advanced data analytics, the department transforms aftersales data into meaningful insights, creating key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reports that support business improvement and data driven decision‑making.

What we are looking for

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Computer Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Economics or similar.

Skills required for the role

• Strong analytic & problem solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with the ability to present to varying level of audience
• Proficient in tools such as Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualisation software such as Tableau or PowerBI would be advantageous

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.

#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.

Closing date

23rd October 2026