Maintenance Senior Support Technician

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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.

We are seeking multiple roles in various areas such as Paint, Assembly, Interiors and Toolroom.

Purpose of the Role
Join the Maintenance Toolroom team as the Senior Support 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 aim. Reporting into the Maintenance Manager your main responsibilities include;

• To maintain, repair and improve jigs, fixtures and tooling to enable targets in output and quality.
• Design, manufacture and implement complex tooling solutions across the business.
• Works alongside the Engineers and Coordinators to establish PPM criteria for tooling and jigs.
• Able to read and create engineering drawings.
• Lead Route Cause Analysis tasks ensuring Problem Solving Tools and techniques are used where appropriate to ensure repeat issues are prevented and lessons learnt are communicated throughout the team.

About the Team
The Toolroom Production Maintenance team is responsible for providing engineering support to deliver high standards of reliability and uptime of production equipment. This includes continuous improvement projects for the Manufacturing department. 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.

About you

Skills and Experience

• Skilled in the use of conventional Toolroom machinery (lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, etc.) working to precision tolerances.
• Toolroom CNC experience an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in repairing and maintaining mould tools.
• Knowledge of injection mould tooling & fault diagnosis
• Experience of Hot Runner systems would be beneficial
• Toolmaker bench skills essential.
• Hot Work (welding, brazing etc) skills would be an advantage.
• Works as part of a team with a strong customer focus.
• Good communication skills.

Technical Knowledge and Qualifications

• Accredited Toolmaking Apprenticeship to NVQ3 or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mould tooling
• Has / prepared to attain IOSH, SMSTS, NEBOSH General certificate in Health & Safety Qualifications

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
Announced in 2020, Bentley's ground-breaking Beyond100 strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 14 February 2025