Industrial Placement - People Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

10% pension contribution

Mentorship & development

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Bentley Motors Limited is offering an Industrial Placement in Crewe within the People & Culture function. You will support the Colleague Experience team, assist with global mobility projects, and contribute to Labour Relations activities while gaining exposure to SAP, SuccessFactors and workforce systems.

The role is based at the Bentley Campus and follows a hybrid work arrangement with a focus on developing HR capabilities, processes, and business partnering within a luxury automotive

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2:1 in HR or related degrees.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in MS Office.
• Interest in talent branding or marketing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior People Advisors with case management, formal meetings and global mobility projects.
• Respond to people queries and support time, attendance and onboarding processes as part of the Colleague Experience Team.
• Support Labour Relations with benchmarking, Trade Union and collective bargaining activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service experience

Time management

MS Office

Excel data analysis

Marketing interest

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Education

2:1 degree in HR/Business/Related

Tools

SuccessFactors

Workforce Software

SAP

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

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:

Gain a broad and varied experience across Colleague Experience, People Operations and Labour Relations. Working within central People and Culture teams, including the People Advisory team, you will support a wide range of generalist People topics and shared services activity, while developing strong colleague engagement skills and an understanding of how the People & Culture function supports the employee lifecycle, people strategy and business objectives. You will build knowledge of key HR systems, including SuccessFactors, Workforce Software and SAP, and gain exposure to global mobility and immigration, including how talent is shared across the Volkswagen Group. You will also learn about the Company's relationship with its Trade Unions, how we work in partnership on business topics and how matters are agreed through collective bargaining.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support Senior People Advisors with case management, formal meetings and global mobility projects.
• Respond to people queries and support time, attendance and onboarding processes as part of our Colleague Experience Team.
• Support the Labour Relations team with benchmarking, Trade Union and collective bargaining activities.

About the Department:

Bentley Motors' People and Culture department plays a crucial role in providing an extraordinary experience for employees, mirroring the luxury experience offered to customers. The department positions Bentley as an employer of choice and focuses on creating a seamless career journey for employees from hire to retire.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Human Resources or Business Management degree, Organisational Change Management, Human Resources with Business/Management, Organisational Psychology with Business/Management, Law or combined degree

Skills required for the role:

• Good Communication skills,
• Team Working abilities,
• Customer Service experience desirable,
• Effective Time Management,
• Highly IT literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Interest in marketing and or talent branding desired,
• Excellent planning and organisational skills,
• Strong data and analytical skills, specifically advanced Excel skills and ability to use complex formulas to analyse large volumes of data
• Problem solving skills

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.

Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026