Apprentices geared up to shape future of engines

BRITISH Engines Group has welcomed 29 new apprentices across its North East businesses to help build skills, drive business growth and nurture the next generation of engineering talent.

- BY GRAEME WHITFIELD

The apprentices, who are aged between 16 and 23, beat a record 490 applicants to secure their places and will now embark on a four-year programme in roles including machining, maintenance, design and purchasing.

The cohort includes six apprentices from Union Electric Steel in Gateshead after its recent closure, providing opportunities for those apprentices to continue their learning.

The young people will be undertaking training at a number of companies within the British Engines group around the North East, including BEL Engineering, CMP Products, Rotary Power and Michell Bearings.