Maintenance Engineer Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing Crewe, GB 13 Nov 2025

Bentley Motors; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive company in Crewe seeks a Maintenance Engineer to maintain equipment reliability and improve operational efficiency. You will lead problem-solving activities, plan preventative maintenance, and work cross-functionally within a state-of-the-art facility. Candidates need extensive maintenance experience and strong communication skills. There are competitive benefits including 35 days annual leave and health assurance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Car lease scheme

Health and life assurance benefits

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in maintenance within industrial environments.
• Proven ability in project management.
• Strong reporting skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve equipment reliability.
• Lead problem-solving activities and ensure safety.
• Plan preventative maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance and Facilities management

Project management

Reporting skills

Teamwork

Communication and interpersonal skills

PC-based systems proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Apprenticeship) or equivalent

HNC

Tools

Maintenance software

Refrigeration systems

Oven Systems

Air Handling systems

Job description

Function : Manufacturing- Maintenance

Contract : Full time- Permanent

Location : Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL

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 Maintenance team as a Maintenance Engineer where you'll be responsible to maintain and improve equipment reliability enabling targets in output and quality to be met whilst working within Bentley operating Policies and Safety framework, and play a pivotal role in Bentley's goals and Beyond100+ strategy. Reporting into the Maintenance Manager your main responsibilities include;

• Leading major complex problem solving activities ensuring a safe, timely and structured approach is used and that appropriate escalation and communication processes are adhered too.
• Providing in depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, control equipment, PLC and robotic programming systems to resolve maintenance breakdowns.
• Planning preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Working to safe practices as set out in the safety framework reporting any accidents or near misses to the relevant supervision.
• Ensuring any Maintenance activity does not place any other Colleague / contractor / visitor at risk from their actions or omissions.
• Driving continuous improvement activities including generating Equipment Top Issues pareto for the technology.
• Utilising data to ensure RCA problem solving tools are being used to contain, resolve and ultimately eliminate the root causes preventing reoccurrence.
• Working cross functionally in the delivery of new equipment to site ensuring the department is set up to be self-sufficient from SOP and that the equipment is robust.

About the Team

The Paint Production Maintenance team ensures optimal technical availability and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, with a focus on our new, state-of-the-art Paint Factory. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders within Bentley and the wider VW Group, you will help drive innovation, lead cross-functional manufacturing initiatives, and contribute to our Industry 4.0 digitalisation journey. Based at our Crewe Campus, this role is integral to the launch of Bentley’s newest and largest Future Factory, offering extensive training and development across multiple OEM assets.

About you – Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in Maintenance and Facilities management within industrial environments
• Proven ability in project management and contractor control
• Strong reporting skills with the ability to produce detailed post-incident breakdown reports
• Excellent teamwork and customer focus, collaborating effectively across departments and management levels
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, engaging with coordinators, managers, and senior leadership
• Proficient in PC-based systems and maintenance software
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (Apprenticeship) or equivalent; HNC preferred
• Technical expertise across Refrigeration, Oven Systems, Air Handling, and Paint Shop operations (including RTO, RO plants, and Atex zones); additional certifications such as F-Gas, ISO 14001 / 9001, IOSH, or NEBOSH are advantageous

What Bentley Offers

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio

The Bentley Campus

Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym.

#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.

Beyond100+

Bentley’s bold vision to redefine the benchmark for performance and luxury in a sustainable future. It represents the complete reinvention of our product range as we embrace electrification and accelerate our journey to net zero. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models will offer ever evolving experiences that blend artistry, innovation, and sustainability. Join us as we advance the boundaries of excellence.

Closing date : 27 November 2025