Apprenticeship Standard: Level 6
Duration: 5.5 Years
Start Date: September 2026
Starting Salary: £24,929
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL – mainly onsite with some flexible hybrid working
Training Provider Entry Requirements: See 'What we're looking for' section
Apprenticeship Programme:
As one of our Bentley apprentices, you will combine practical experience with classroom learning to achieve an Electro-Mechanical Engineering degree (Level 6). You will play a significant part in our business as we continue on this exciting journey to deliver extraordinary customer journeys. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:
1. Work with experts who will support your professional and personal development
2. Be welcomed into our Early Careers Network
3. Spend 20% of your time learning with an external training provider and 80% of your time gaining hands on experience
4. Opportunity to have placements and further rotations around the business
5. Have the opportunity to take part in community-focussed initiatives, Social Committees and Bentley's Inclusivity Networks
About the role:
Working within the Powertrain Calibration Department, you will have exposure to the best luxury cars in the world, whilst working alongside and being mentored by Automotive engineering professionals. You will gain invaluable experience on control systems in a vehicle but more specifically the calibration and validation for all powertrain control modules ranging from pure combustions engines to full electric vehicles.
Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
6. Processing and validating control module calibration based on milestone requirements
7. Creation of test reports to provide supporting information on data maturity against requirements
8. Support with the creation of presentations to deliver to Senior Managers and the Board
9. Collaborate with other areas of the business, participating in cross-functional problem solving
About the Department:
Calibration and validation for all powertrain control modules ranging from pure combustions engines to full electric vehicles. This includes work packages like driveability, hybrid operating modes, component protection, emissions and start.
What We Are Looking For:
Training Provider Entry Requirements:
University of Warwick Requirements:
10. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
11. A Level: AAA grades at A level, to include Mathematics and a Physical Science. Applicants with strong profile, but without A level Mathematics will be subject to passing a Maths assessment
12. BTEC: BTEC Diploma grade D*D*, with an A grade A level Mathematics, or subject to passing a Maths assessment.
13. BTEC Extended Diploma grade DDD, including two Mathematics units or subject to passing a Maths assessment
14. T Levels: At the moment we don't accept T levels (this is subject to constant review by the University).
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Skill Requirements:
The successful candidate will:
15. Great communication skills
16. Problem solving skills
17. Presentation skills
18. Team worker
19. Interest in automotive technology
20. Interest in control systems and computer programming
What We Offer:
As an Apprentice you will have access to the following benefits:
21. A salary of £24,929
22. Flexible working hours
23. Hybrid working options
24. Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)
25. Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
26. 35 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
27. 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
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 apprenticeship scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.
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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.
Applications are open to everyone, from school or college leavers to those looking for a change of career, subject to entry requirements above. Please note if you are applying based off predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to obtaining the Training Provider entry requirements.
The closing date is the 20th February
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