Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (Degree)
BAKER HUGHES ENERGY TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED
Bristol (BS48 1BS)
Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Join Baker Hughes as a Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice, gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing, testing, and design while studying towards a Level 6 qualification. You’ll rotate departments to build mechanical and electrical engineering expertise.
- Wage
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£21,157.50 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Annual increases.
- Training course
- Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 31 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Daily Duties:
- Assemble, wire, test and inspect products to technical drawings
- Work across mechanical and electrical disciplines
- Use CAD software and engineering tools
- Support hydraulic system design, build and testing
- Follow manufacturing and quality procedures
- Fault finding to sub-assembly level
- Use test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, sensors)
- Support project planning, scheduling and improvements
- Maintain engineering documentation and IT systems
Where you'll work
2
High Street
Nailsea
Bristol
BS48 1BS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
Training schedule
- On-site training classes at Baker Hughes
- Mentoring by experienced engineers
- Rotations across departments (assembly, testing, design, inspection)
- Hands-on experience with real engineering projects
More training information
- Year 1 - 2 days equivalent
- Year 2 - 1.5 days equivalent - WC
- Year 3 - 1.5 days equivalent - WC/UWE
- Year 4 - 1 day equivalent - UWE
- College will be held at our new Aerospace Skills Academy (ASA) in Filton, Bristol. (BS34 7PA)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any subject (grade 4/C)
- English (grade 4/C +)
- Maths (grade 4/C +)
- Science (grade 4/C +)
- Technology OR Engineering based subject (grade 4/C +)
A Level in:
UCAS points or equivalent to in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Self-motivation
Other requirements
- Ability to travel independently and reliably to work and university/college.
- This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
- Applicants must meet the essential entry requirements set by Baker Hughes. Please ensure all relevant qualifications are clearly included in your application.
About this employer
The world is always aspiring to better things - and when these ambitions change, the world depends on industrial outcomes and the energy sources that fuel them to make its aspirations real. For more than a century, we have proudly worked within this vital supply and demand cycle between the two - what we call “The Energy Equation™.”
Today, with more than 56,000 employees, conducting business in more than 120 countries, our promise is to rewrite The Energy Equation, sustainably driving human progress, powering global economies, and shaping how the world works and lives.
https://www.bakerhughes.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Company pension (6% employee / 12% employer contribution)
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Opportunity for global travel after qualification
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Progression into Engineering roles (Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Test Engineer)
- Opportunities in project engineering and leadership roles
- Potential for global career opportunities within Baker Hughes
- Continued professional development and potential Chartered Engineer pathway
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Erin Allsworth
erin.allsworth@weston.ac.uk
01934411594
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037386.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11:59pm)