Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers

At Blackrow Group, we believe in helping young people discover their potential and explore real career opportunities within engineering and manufacturing. Our work experience programme is designed to give students meaningful exposure to the industry, hands-on learning, and the confidence to take their first steps into a technical career.

We work closely with local schools, colleges and training providers to offer structured placements that allow students to learn directly from our experienced teams.

Our Commitment to Youth Development

We continue to expand our programme each year. The numbers below highlight how many students we have supported and the time invested in developing future talent:

  • 39 work placements completed
  • 247 days of learning
  • 1,328 hours of hands-on experience
  • 82 work placements completed
  • 166 days of learning
  • 1,976 hours of industry experience
  • 66 work placements already completed
  • 257 days of learning
  • 2,056 hours spent working with our teams

These results reflect our long-term dedication to supporting young people who are considering a career in engineering, manufacturing or technical disciplines.

What Students Can Expect

Our work experience placements offer a genuine insight into life inside a modern engineering business. Depending on individual interests and available opportunities, students may experience areas such as:

  • Fabrication
  • Sheet metal work
  • Machining and CNC operations
  • Electrical engineering
  • Design and CAD
  • Assembly and production support
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Engineering project support

Every placement is supervised by skilled members of the Blackrow team who take pride in mentoring young people and helping them understand how engineering contributes to real-world solutions.

Why Choose Work Experience at Blackrow

  • Access to industry-leading workshop facilities
  • Opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and technicians
  • A safe, supportive and structured learning environment
  • Real tasks that develop skills and confidence
  • Insight into apprenticeship pathways and future career options

Our goal is to inspire the next generation of engineers and give young people the opportunity to learn in an environment where quality, safety and innovation are at the centre of everything we do.

Supporting Careers and Apprenticeships

Many students who complete work experience with us go on to apply for apprenticeships or entry-level roles within Blackrow Group. With more than 40 apprentices currently developing their careers across multiple disciplines, we remain committed to supporting local talent and providing meaningful routes into the industry.

How to Apply for Work Experience

If you are a student, parent, teacher or careers advisor and would like to arrange a placement, we would be happy to help.

For more information about available roles, apprenticeships or work experience, please contact careers@blackrow.co.uk