Are you a creative thinker with a passion for driving innovation? At Bentley Motors, we're entering the most transformative chapter in our history. We’re seeking fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and innovators to join us on this ground breaking journey.
What you’ll be doing
Working as a Graduate within the Production Planning team you will have the opportunity to define and influence the way we build our products in the future. You will gain invaluable experience working with new and emerging manufacturing technologies, working alongside and being mentored by industry leading experts, this opportunity will enable you to harness your skills and kick start your career in the luxury automotive industry. Your main responsibilities include;
- Deriving assembly concepts and processes from first principles based on a new product portfolio and reporting to the Senior Process Planning Manager
- Benchmarking other products in terms of both product and process within and outside of the Volkswagen Group
- Support the process planning team through the whole vehicle assembly planning process
- Help to define how the smart factory of the future looks for Bentley
About the function
Production planning sits within the wider Manufacturing function. Our goal in Manufacturing is to deliver an extraordinary journey for our customers, inspiring them with a magical fusion of craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability. From influencing the design of our products to their launch, from a customer order to the handover, we aim to deliver extraordinary results in everything we do.
What we’re looking for
Values and Behaviours
- Inclusive Mindset: Contribute to a culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to learn and grow together.
- Collaborative Spirit: Be open-minded, curious, and effective in planning and prioritising workloads while working well with others.
- Resilience with Flexibility: Demonstrate tenacity and resilience, yet remain adaptable to the needs of those around you.
- Accountability: Take ownership of your decisions and consistently strive for the best possible outcomes.
Education
The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or other Engineering degree subjects.
Skills
- Great communication
- Demonstrable examples of working in a team
- Problem solving skills
- Work experience within other manufacturing industries desired
- Knowledge of German language desired but not essential
What we offer
As a Graduate, you will have access to the following benefits:
- A salary of £34,472
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options
- Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)
- Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits