Emerging Talent -Testing Apprentice 2026 (Newcastle)

Company
Baker Hughes
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary
TBC

Full Job Description

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Are you looking for a Modern Apprenticeship?

Would you enjoy contributing to testing, design and production of technology solutions?

Join our cutting-edge Test team

We devise smarter systems to control and monitor oil and gas extraction. Innovating in the energy industry, our subsea and surface pressure capabilities are industry leading. We manufacture an innovative, market leading flexible pipe solutions for the Oil and Gas market for onshore facilities.

Partner with the best

During the Baker Hughes FPS Apprenticeship 4-year program, the successful candidate will attend college to achieve a level 3 engineering apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering.

  • first year you will be 1 full academic year based at College
  • second / third year will be based at Baker Hughes Walker Riverside full time, with 1 day/week day release at College.

As an Apprentice, you will be responsible for:

  • Assisting the test team in activities including testing and qualification of new materials / products, supporting the test facility for all technical associated tasks.
  • Supporting mechanical assembly and disassembly
  • Supporting electrical fault finding
  • Supporting control systems operating
  • Producing drawings using CAD
  • Giving innovative ideas and capture
  • Participating in problem solving
  • Carrying out mechanical assembly

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Be in possession of the following -

    GCSE Math's, Science, English grade 4 or above

    Currently studying / training for additional engineering or academic qualifications.

  • Have a genuine enthusiasm for Engineering
  • Have great communication skills and has the confidence to ask questions.
  • Be able to share learning knowledge and experiences will colleagues and other apprentices.
  • Have pride in doing your best, even in testing conditions.
  • Have a real desire to learn and improve your knowledge and skills.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
  • Comprehensive private medical care options
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
  • Tailored financial programs
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Apprentice Lab I

Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
TBC
Industry
Life Sciences
Closing Date
16th May 2026
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