Apprenticeships

of our factory employees are apprentices

former apprentices now hold senior management positions

apprentices employed over the last 10 years are still working within the group

Build your future

Gain hands-on experience and get paid as you work towards your qualifications.

As a British Engines Group apprentice, you’ll work on a variety of exciting projects while being supported by our friendly and experienced team of engineers and professionals.

We’ve trained over 1,000 apprentices since 1966 so you’re in safe hands!

Choose from a mechanical engineering apprenticeship or a business apprenticeship.

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships

Business Apprenticeships

Business Apprenticeships

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A great place to start your career

We reward our apprentices…

Not only will you get paid full-time while gaining hands-on experience and qualifications, as a British Engines apprentice, you’ll also have access to our range of employee benefits. Whether you want to start a new fitness programme or fancy buying extra holiday, we’ve got you!

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  • Hands-on Experience
  • Get Paid to Learn
  • Industry Recognised Qualifications
  • Help@hand App
  • Mentorship
  • Training & Development

British Engines Apprenticeship outdoor activity week

Take part in an exciting outdoor activity week in the Lake District

As a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice, you’ll join your fellow apprentices on an exciting outdoor activity week at Brathay Hall in the Lake District.

During the trip, you’ll be challenged to do lots of fun team building activities like canoeing, mountain climbing, ghyll scrambling and zip lining! Working closely with your group, you’ll build teamwork, leadership and communication skills while bonding with your work mates and team leaders.

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Come With Me on the British Engines Apprenticeship Outdoor Activity Week
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Come With Me on the British Engines Apprenticeship Outdoor Activity Week

As part of our award-winning apprenticeship programme, every year, our apprentices take part in an exciting outdoor activity week at the Brathay Trust in the Lake District.

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How to Prepare for an Aptitude Test

Part of the British Engines Apprenticeship+ scheme recruitment process, the candidate must complete an aptitude test. Here are tips on how to prepare.

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British Engines Opens Apprenticeships Early with 22 Positions Available

British Engines has opened its apprenticeship applications early in line with a nationwide initiative to advertise apprenticeships alongside undergraduate degrees.

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My Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship at CMP
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My Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship at CMP

For International Women in Engineering Day 2023, we caught up with Olivia, a second year Mechanical Engineering Apprentice at British Engines Group company CMP, to find out how her engineering journey began...

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