British Engines

We're at St. James' Park today taking part in a mock assessment centre for Sixth Form students across the North East. 📍

Assessment centres ask interviewees to complete a task or activity to test their suitability for the job. Today we are challenging students to make a jam sandwich (with a twist!) and participate in a drawing exercise sitting back to back with their partner! 😎🍞

Ten employees from across the British Engines Group have officially passed their NEBOSH National Certificate following internal training. 👏

Earlier this year, the British Engines Group became the first employer in the region to be fully accredited to deliver NEBOSH internal training, producing our first fully accredited employees from the scheme.

⭐ Anthony Hay at BEL Valves
⭐ Arthur Miller at BEL Valves
⭐ Craig Robson at BEL Valves
⭐ Luke Thompson at BEL Valves
⭐ Chris Cowie at CMP Products
⭐ Lee Hope at Michell Bearings
⭐ Paul Taylor at Michell Bearings
⭐ Ian McGeorge at Rotary Power
⭐ Les Cordial at Rotary Power
⭐ Brian Harrison at Stadium Export Services

Read more here: https://www.britishengines.com/blog/enhancing-workplace-safety/

Happy Christmas Jumper Day! 🎄🎅

Employees across the British Engines Group are celebrating by wearing their festive knits to raise money and collect donations to support our local food bank, Newcastle West End Food Bank.

Last year was a huge success with a staggering 565kg of food, countless boxes of toiletries, pet food and Christmas gifts and a further £418.50 donated! 🥰

Let's hope this year is bigger and better than last!

We officially kicked off the Christmas season in style at the British Engines Group Fire and Ice Christmas Party! 🥳

Last Friday around 500 employees from across our eight businesses came together to eat, drink and dance the night away.

Special thanks to the Boiler Shop for hosting us and putting on a fantastic night, and a shoutout to local band, THE ARRIVAL, who smashed it! 👏

👋 Introducing Matthew, a former Mechanical Engineering Apprentice who now works as a CNC Machinist at group company Michell Bearings!

Matthew, who's working towards an HND in General Engineering, shares highlights from his apprenticeship and tells us about his aspiration to complete an engineering degree 🤩

Read more 👉
https://www.britishengines.com/blog/thriving-as-a-cnc-machinist/

🚀 Ready to launch your engineering career? Applications for our award-winning apprenticeship scheme open next week!

📲 Sign up to be notified! https://lnkd.in/d2hUHE6b

Beyond the Classroom: Thriving as a CNC Machinist at Michell Bearings - British Engines Meet Matthew, a former Mechanical Engineering Apprentice who has worked at British Engines Group company Michell Bearings for over six years!

🚀 Ready to kick-start your career?🚀

This is your pre-warning that applications for our Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme open in one week!

Choose from five routes:

⭐ Manufacturing
⭐ Maintenance
⭐ Fitting, Assembly & Test
⭐ Design
⭐ Quality
⭐ Health, Safety & Environment

Download our apprenticeship prospectus here:https://www.britishengines.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mechanical-Engineering-Apprenticeship-Prospectus.pdf

Your future starts here! 🌟

Volunteers from across the British Engines Group supported Cash for Kids North East's Mission Christmas by helping to sort donations at their warehouse! 🎄🎁

Mission Christmas works to ensure no child wakes up without a present on Christmas Day. This year, they'll be supporting over 41,000 children across the North East 🥰

Well done to everyone who volunteered and donated! 🎅

It’s official…
Roman Kemp will be performing at the 2023 British Engines Group Christmas Party! 🎉

This year, over 500 employees from across our eight businesses will attend our fire and ice-themed Christmas party, complete with a variety of live performances and delicious street food. 🎄

We’re ready to dance the night away and celebrate the season with Roman Kemp, look out for photos across our socials! ⭐

Looking for a new role? Engineer your future at British Engines! 💥

We have vacancies across the British Engines Group:
✔️ Mould Shop Operator at CMP Products in Cramlington
✔️ Contracts Engineer at Michell Bearings in South Shields
✔️ CNC Grinder at Rotary Power in South Shields
✔️ Finance Apprentice at CMP Products in Cramlington

Apply now!
https://www.britishengines.com/north-east-jobs/available-jobs/

Clare from group company, Stadium Export Services, won a £2,500 holiday voucher at our 100th anniversary event in 2022! 🎉

Alongside the holiday, a number of exciting prizes were raffled, raising a fantastic total of £5,560 for Tyneside and Northumberland Mind!

Clare and her husband recently cashed in their voucher, jetting off to sunny Mauritius for a well-deserved break. We hope they both had a fantastic time (we're not jealous at all)!🌴☀️

🌟 Introducing CMP Products: Part of our group company spotlight! 🌟

Today, we're shining the spotlight on British Engines Group company CMP Products, a global cable management solutions manufacturer catering to multiple regions through its network of ten worldwide offices 🌍

Key facts:

✅ Established in 1959
✅ 500+ employees
✅ Cable glands
✅ Cable cleats
✅ Thread conversion adaptors and reducers

Stay tuned as we introduce the eight companies that make up the British Engines Group!

Find out more about us 👉 https://lnkd.in/eq-3QNFT

We're at the Utilita Arena for the National Apprenticeship Show supporting the next generation of STEM leaders!⭐

If you're interested in a future in engineering, come find our stand for a chat with our team of current and past apprentices.💡

While you're there, watch our 3D printer in action, test your hand at our buzz wire challenge and see how quickly you can get your work gear on! ⏱️

Congratulations to the employees from across the group who were honoured at the British Engines Group Annual Awards 2023, acknowledging their commitment and dedication to their work. ✨

The awards celebrate our long serving employees, including Dennis Knight who has been with the group for over 50 years! 👏

🏆 6 x people celebrating 25 years
🏆 11 x people celebrating 35 years
🏆 3 x people celebrating 40 years
🏆 2 x people celebrating 45 years
🏆 1 x person celebrating 50 years

A big round of applause to our apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeships this year, and to those who picked up an award for their achievements 🎉

Read all about it 👉 https://www.britishengines.com/blog/british-engines-awards-2023/

Celebrating our People at the British Engines Group Awards - British Engines Congratulations to our employees and apprentices celebrated at the British Engines Group Awards 2023, acknowledging their commitment and dedication.

This week we’re exhibiting at EmPowerCyber North East 2023! 💪

The event will host 1,200 Year 8 Girls from schools across the North East to educate and inspire students about cyber security and technology.

Supporting the next generation of STEM leaders! 💡

As a North East engineering company, we believe it is our job to help encourage school children to develop a passion for STEM. If you are interested in a future in engineering, visit us to learn more! 👋

Engineer your future! 🎉

We have vacancies available across the North East:
⭐ CNC Machinist at Michell Bearings in South Shields
⭐ HR Systems Manager at British Engines in Newcastle Upon Tyne
⭐ Business Development Manager at Stephenson Gobin in Bishop Auckland
⭐ Contracts Engineer at Michell Bearings in South Shields

Apply here: https://www.britishengines.com/north-east-jobs/available-jobs/

We are delighted to share the highlights from the British Engines Group Annual Awards Night last Friday, where we came together to celebrate the accomplishments of our apprentices and long serving employees!

The evening was filled with joy as we celebrated our employees' success along with their proud families and friends. Thank you to everyone who attended for making the night so special 😊

A big shoutout to our final year apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeships this year and a heartfelt thanks to our colleagues who received their well-deserved long service awards for 25 and 50 years with the British Engines Group 👏

Come and see us at The National Apprenticeship Show North East! ✨

⚙️ The Utilita Arena, Newcastle
⚙️ 21-22 November 2023

Ask us questions and find out what it’s like to be an apprentice at the British Engines Group!

This year we're raising money for Cash for Kids North East's Mission Christmas campaign to buy toys for disadvantaged children living in the local area 🎅🎁

Mission Christmas works to ensure no child wakes up without a present on Christmas Day 🎄🌟

If you'd like to get involved, please click the link below to make a donation. Every contribution counts! 👉

https://www.cashforkidsgive.co.uk/campaign/charity-champions-north-east/fundraisers/british-engines/

Let's help to make this Christmas magical for those who need it most! 🥰

Your future starts here! 💥

Check out our current vacancies:
✔️ HR Systems Manager at British Engines in Newcastle upon Tyne
✔️ Machining Centre Operative at Michell Bearings in South Shields
✔️ Business Development Manager at CMP Products in Cramlington
✔️ CNC Turner at CMP Products in Cramlington

Apply now https://www.britishengines.com/north-east-jobs/available-jobs/

Meet Ryan Latimer, Customer Project Lead at British Engines Group company, Stadium Export Services! 👋

Ryan joined the business in 2018 as an Operative before being promoted to Customer Project Lead in 2020.

Read the full interview to learn about his time with the business so far...

Meet Ryan: Customer Project Lead at Stadium Export Services - British Engines Meet Ryan, who joined group company Stadium Export Services in 2018. We caught up with him to find out about his time with the business so far.

It’s National Engineering Day! 🎉

Today aims to increase awareness of engineering and engineers by celebrating how they improve everyday life and shape the world around us.

This year’s theme asks how we can engineer a more sustainable everyday? 🌲

Read our blog to discover five examples of sustainable engineering that are paving the way towards a more sustainable future.
https://www.britishengines.com/blog/sustainable-engineering/

🎉 To mark the end of Black History Month, we're celebrating the achievements of black engineers through history!

From Elijah McCoy's game-changing locomotive device to Dr. Aprille Ericsson-Jackson's solar system exploration, their contributions have made a lasting impact on our world 🌍

🌟 Read their inspiring stories: https://www.britishengines.com/blog/black-engineers-through-history/

British Engines Group - Black Engineers through History To celebrate Black History Month 2021, find out more about of some of the most influential black engineers through history.

🌟 Introducing Rotary Power: Part of our group company spotlight! 🌟

Today, we're shining the spotlight on British Engines Group company Rotary Power, a designer and manufacturer of hydraulic pumps and motors with facilities in the UK, India, USA and Germany 🌍

Key facts:

✅ Established in 1968
✅ 132 employees
✅ Hydraulic motors
✅ Chemical metering pumps
✅ Radial piston motors

Stay tuned as we introduce the eight companies that make up the British Engines Group!

Find out more about us 👉 https://lnkd.in/eq-3QNFT

🔧 Ready to kickstart an exciting career in mechanical engineering?

🚀 Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned engineer, doing well in your job interview is key. We've got you covered in our latest article with ten essential tips...

✅ Get to know the company
✅ Brush up on your technical knowledge
✅ Use the STAR method to answer questions
✅ Ask insightful questions
✅ Dress the part
✅ Be on time!

Remember, confidence is your best friend in an interview!

Click the link to see the full list of tips; we've even thrown in some example questions to get you started 😊

https://www.britishengines.com/blog/mechanical-engineering-job-interview/

10 Tips to Ace Your Mechanical Engineering Job Interview - British Engines Want to find out how to do well in your mechanical engineering job interview? Read our top tips to make sure you stand out from the crowd!

We provided Northern Football Club with new tackle crash mats! 🏉

Funding was provided by the British Engines Community Fund, set up to support local community groups across the North East 🤗

Jeremy MacIver, Head of IT Operations at the British Engines Group, nominated the club. Thanks Jeremy! 🙌

Find out more about our work in the local community: https://lnkd.in/eYbcXC9P

📣 Exciting News! 📣

We're thrilled to be participating in UCAS' revolutionary new apprenticeship service, which will allow applicants to explore apprenticeships and undergraduate degrees in one place! 🌟

From 2024, students will be able to apply for our engineering and business apprenticeships through the UCAS Hub as well as via our website 🤩

We're delighted to be involved in a scheme that is working to give apprenticeships the same esteem as degrees! 🙌

Find out more 👉 https://www.ucas.com/corporate/news-and-key-documents/news/ucas-launches-new-apprenticeships-service-demand-hits-all-time-high

UCAS launches new apprenticeships service as demand hits all-time high Hundreds of thousands of students interested in becoming an apprentice can explore all their options in one place through UCAS' new apprenticeships service, launching today (18 October).

Your future starts here! 💥

We have vacancies available at the British Engines Group:
👉 Grinder at Michell Bearings in South Shields
👉 CNC Turner at CMP Products in Cramlington
👉 Certification Engineer at CMP Products in Cramlington

Apply now: https://www.britishengines.com/north-east-jobs/available-jobs/

🌟 Black History Month Employee Spotlight🌟

Meet Simon, a CNC Machinist at British Engines Group company Rotary Power!

Simon, who has been a semi-professional footballer and competitive kickboxer, talks about growing up in Slough and what inspired him to pursue a career in engineering 🔧

Find out more about his journey from apprentice to qualified engineer 👉 https://www.britishengines.com/blog/black-history-month-employee-spotlight/

Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Simon Simpson - British Engines To celebrate Black History Month, Simon talks to us about his accomplishments, engineering career and what Black History Month means to him.

🌟 Introducing BEL Valves: Part of our group company spotlight! 🌟

Today, we're shining the spotlight on British Engines Group company BEL Valves, a subsea valve designer and manufacturer based in Newcastle upon Tyne 📍

Key facts:

✅ Established in 1964
✅ 64 employees
✅ Design, manufacture and maintenance of subsea valves and actuators

Stay tuned as we introduce the eight companies that make up the British Engines Group!

Find out more about us 👉 https://lnkd.in/eq-3QNFT

This year's World Mental Health Day theme is 'Mental health is a universal human right'. 🌍

Today is all about raising awareness of mental health, showing support and understanding the importance of talking about mental health.

At the British Engines Group, we stand with everyone supporting World Mental Health Day and acknowledge the importance of mental health. 💚

You can find tips for talking about mental health and donate to the Mental Health Foundation here. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/world-mental-health-day

Join the British Engines team! 🤩

We have vacancies available now:
⭐ Mould shop operator at CMP Products in Cramlington
⭐ Area Sales Engineer at Michell Bearings in South Shields
⭐ Tendering Engineer at Michell Bearings in South Shields
⭐ CNC Turner at CMP Products in Cramlington

Apply now: https://www.britishengines.com/north-east-jobs/

British Engines Group company, BEL Engineering, has collaborated with BAE Systems on an apprentice exchange programme 👏

The apprentices switched sites for the day to learn all things engineering, from the production process to tooling.

The collaboration enhances our apprentices’ technical skills and enables them to interact with professionals from different backgrounds, encouraging innovation and the exchange of ideas.

Find out more 👉 https://www.britishengines.com/blog/apprentice-exchange-programme/

BEL Engineering and BAE Systems Apprentice Exchange Programme - British Engines British Engines Group company, BEL Engineering, has collaborated with BAE Systems on an apprenticeship exchange programme.