Job Description

Function: Manufacturing - Maintenance
Contract: Full time – Permanent

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL

Eligibility:Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship

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 Senior Maintenance Technician 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.
• Resolving maintenance breakdowns using in depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, control equipment, PLC and robotic programming systems.
• Carrying out planned, 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. Utilises 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 Assembly Production Maintenance team, is responsible for the technical availability and uptime of the equipment including continuous improvement within Manufacturing. This is achieved through collaboration with key stakeholders within Bentley and the wider VW group. As part of a dynamic, manufacturing team, you will innovate, develop and lead manufacturing activities cross functionally and be part of the industry 4.0 digitalisation journey.

We will lead the way into our newest and largest Future Factory here at our Crewe Campus and we will provide training across multiple OEM assets.

About you – Skills and Experience

• High level of experience within a Maintenance/Facilities environment
• Accredited Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, HNC preferred
• Project management and contractor control experience
• Able to generate effective reports following significant breakdowns
• Works as part of a team with a strong customer focus and good communication skills (liaising with teams, coordinators, managers, and senior managers)
• PC literate
• Comprehensive knowledge of PLC’s and Robotics, and production line equipment (fluid fill equipment, drives & motors, pneumatic assistors, high bay storage systems, SCA systems)
• Specialist training (control/automation, pneumatics, hydraulics etc.) and has/prepared to attain IOSH, SMSTS, NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety

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.

Posting start date: 08 April 2026

Closing date: 23 April 2026