For the sixth year running, Bentley Motors has been recognised as a Top Employer.

• Global recognition for employment practices
• Talent development and recruitment processes commended

Bentley Motors has been recognised as a Top Employer for the sixth consecutive year, reflecting the company’s attention to excellence in personal development and employee conditions.             

The award - presented by the Top Employers Institute - highlighted Bentley’s emphasis on continuous improvement, employee conditions and dedication to the company’s 4,000-strong workforce.   

 

Commenting on the achievement, Marlies Rogait, Member of the Board for Human Resources, said:     

“Maintaining our status as a Top Employer is not only recognition for our business, but for our colleagues as well. We are very proud of our highly-skilled workforce and are committed to ensuring they have every opportunity to reach their potential.

“Everyone in the business, from the craftspeople in the factory, to the executive team in the boardroom, are incredibly passionate about what they do. This passion for success only helps reinforce our position as the world’s number one luxury car brand.”                   

The annual international research - undertaken by the Top Employers Institute - recognises leading employers around the world, which provide excellent working conditions, make every effort to continuously enhance recruitment processes and nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the business.

Bentley Motors recently launched its 2017 trainee recruitment, with 60 positions available for apprentices, undergraduates and graduates, across all business areas.   

Looking further ahead, to support the company’s future investment in its employees and the community, Bentley is playing a pivotal role in bringing a University Technical College to Crewe. Focused on Engineering and Design, the school will offer an inspiring education for 14-18 year olds seeking a pathway to future employment. 

Rolls Royce opens its books for this years apprenticeships, with 20 places available in 2017.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that a record number of places are available for the company’s 2017 Apprenticeship Programme. Since the programme was launched in 2006, numbers have progressively increased, with 2017 offering a record 20 candidates the opportunity to join the team at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex.

The Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Apprenticeship Programme provides 16-24 year olds with the opportunity to learn and develop skills at the Home of the world’s leading luxury manufacturer. 

The apprenticeships last for up to four years and allow successful candidates to build a career by completing college courses that are nationally recognised, alongside on-the-job training at Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars. The programme has been designed in conjunction with several local colleges.

Those applicants who stand out during the selection process will join in August 2017, working alongside specialised craftspeople in leather, wood, paint, engineering and assembly roles. 

Since the launch of the Apprenticeship Programme in September 2006, over 100 people have joined the programme. Following a successful apprenticeship period, there is an opportunity to develop within the company, with many Apprentices now taking up leadership roles.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, “I am delighted to announce the start of recruitment for this year’s Apprenticeship Programme. We are committed to developing future talent at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and I am especially pleased that we will welcome a record number of new Apprentices to the business in 2017. The development of artisanal craft skills at our centre of excellence here in West Sussex, has been a hallmark of the first successful chapter in the renaissance of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. I look forward to welcoming the next generation of talented craftspeople to the Home of Rolls-Royce in the Summer.”

In addition to the Apprenticeship Programme, around 100 university students were employed with the company in 2016 on industrial placements, ranging in duration from six to 12 months. Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars is currently recruiting for positions in 2017. The company also runs a successful Graduate Programme, with new positions made available each year.

Potential candidates for all Rolls-Royce Motor Cars positions should apply online at:

www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/careers

The closing date for Apprentice applications is 13 March 2017.