Luxury car manufacturer Bentley has warned that up to 275 jobs could be at risk as the company undertakes efficiency measures while continuing major investments in electric vehicle production.
The announcement came as the British carmaker revealed its financial results for 2025, marking a seventh consecutive year of profitability. Despite the strong performance, Bentley said organisational changes may lead to job losses at its main manufacturing site in Crewe.
The company stated that the potential cuts would mainly affect management, agency staff and non-manufacturing roles as part of wider restructuring efforts.
Bentley said the move forms part of broader “overall efficiency activities” as the company accelerates its transition towards electric vehicles.
Chief executive and chairman Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser said the firm continues to invest heavily in its facilities at the Pyms Lane site in Crewe.
“We are investing at unprecedented levels in the Pyms Lane site, including the Design Centre, opened in July last year, the near completion of the A1 building for BEV production, and the upcoming opening of the new Paint Shop later this year,” he said.
“At the same time, we are making some difficult decisions to ensure the long-term competitiveness of the business, including an organisational adjustment potentially impacting approximately 275 positions.”
Walliser acknowledged the impact the restructuring could have on employees and said the company would support those affected.
“I want to express my sincere appreciation to those affected – we are committed to supporting each individual with care, guidance and assistance throughout this transition,” he added.
Bentley is currently undergoing a major transformation as it prepares to launch several electric models by 2030. In 2022, the company announced a £2.5 billion investment in its Crewe plant to support the shift towards electrification.
The firm’s new Design Centre, opened last year, aims to bring together design and innovation teams, while additional work continues to make the factory carbon neutral. Bentley also confirmed that a battery electric vehicle assembly line is now nearing completion at the site.
Financially, the company reported an operating profit of £186 million (€216 million) and revenue of £2.25 billion (€2.6 billion) for 2025.
However, Bentley said global customer deliveries fell by five per cent during the year, largely due to market contraction in key regions, particularly China.
Axel Dewitz, Bentley’s board member for finance and IT, said the company had delivered solid financial performance despite difficult market conditions and external pressures.
“These results give us confidence that Bentley’s financial foundation is solid, [while] highlighting the need to continue to invest in our future product portfolio and site transformation,” he said.