Industrial Placement - Logistics

Bentleycareers; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Learning & development opportunities

Competitive starting salary

Job summary

Bentley Motors in Crewe invites Industrial Placement Students to support logistics and supplier performance. Based at our Crewe headquarters, you will gain hands-on experience in cost recovery, process automation, and KPI development within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will design and deliver logistics improvement ideas, learn supplier readiness for new model launches, and collaborate across teams while benefiting from masterclasses, mentorship, and community involvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Logistics cost recovery process through NCMS and seek opportunities to improve processes.
• Develop process automation opportunities within Supply Chain Operations using Tableau/Power BI.
• Collaborate with function experts to digitalise performance metrics for the PL KPI tree.
• Coordinate Supplier Development activities and readiness campaigns for new and existing suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

MS Office

Dashboarding

Automation

Problem Solving

Communication

Initiative

Education

2:1 in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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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

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

• 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

• 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.

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.