British Engines launches apprentice programme

A North East engineering group has launched its 2025 apprenticeship programme.

British Engines Group, headquartered in Newcastle, is offering 35 apprenticeship opportunities across its eight regional companies, marking a 59 per cent increase from the previous year. 

Roles span engineering and business disciplines at sites including Michell Bearings, in South Shields; BEL Engineering, in Newcastle; and CMP Products, in Cramlington.

Having supported more than 1000 apprenticeships since 1966, and with roughly one in ten of its factory employees having started as an apprentice, bosses say the group has a legacy of “unearthing the next generation of engineering talent” and providing opportunities for young people.

Richard Dodd, British Engines Group chief executive, said: “We’re hugely proud of our reputation as one of the region’s leading apprenticeship employers, and believe this latest recruitment drive is integral to our long-term business growth and demonstrates our commitment to the future of engineering locally.  

“Apprenticeships across all levels are proven to tackle the skills gap in the North East, particularly within vital STEM subjects, while the opportunities it provides to young people helps support social inclusion and diversity. 

“We’re dedicated to nurturing a skilled workforce from within and unearthing the next generation of engineering talent by enhancing the academic and vocational learning opportunities for our apprentices. 

“We also feel we’re providing a long-term career pathway, with many of our former apprentices now holding senior management positions within the business. 

“We’d urge any person across the region to consider an apprenticeship and make that crucial first step towards a long and successful future in engineering.”

The programme will be delivered in partnership with local training providers TDR Training, South Tyneside College Marine School and CQM Training.

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