Apprenticeships

A business of our size and scale needs the sharpest commercial minds making the decisions.

Defining our future strategy, making sure we have the right people at the right time, innovating and challenging the way we make the most of technology and putting the finances in place to meet the demands of our organization – these teams have an impact on the global stage.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the exciting apprentice roles we’ve hired for in the past. While we can’t guarantee the same opportunities next year, it gives you an idea of the types of apprenticeships at bp.

We’ve also included some example qualifications below to help you understand what we typically look for. Entry requirements can vary depending on the programme – so when applications open, do check the specific criteria for each role.

1. Human resources (PC&C) – degree apprenticeship
• A-levels (or equivalent) resulting in a minimum of 104 UCAS points
• GCSE (or equivalent) grades A*-C or 9-4 in English and maths
• Applicants with a level 3 apprenticeship qualification will also be considered

2. Aviation – commercial – degree apprenticeship
• A-levels (or equivalent) resulting in a minimum of 104 UCAS points
• GCSE (or equivalent) grades A*-C or 9-4 in English and maths
• Applicants with a level 3 apprenticeship qualification will also be considered

3. Commercial data analyst – higher L4 apprenticeship
• GCSE (or equivalent) grades A*-C or 9-4 in English and maths
• Applicants with a level 3 apprenticeship qualification will also be considered

We are looking for people with a passion for technology who want to play their part in defining our digital future.

Join our digital team, and you’ll become part of progress that’s reshaping not just our business, but our entire industry. You’ll work alongside some real innovators – tackling some of the most complex challenges facing the world today.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the exciting apprentice roles we’ve hired for in the past. While we can’t guarantee the same opportunities next year, it gives you an idea of the types of apprenticeships at bp.

We’ve also included some example qualifications below to help you understand what we typically look for. Entry requirements can vary depending on the programme – so when applications open, do check the specific criteria for each role.

1. Digital product management – higher L4 apprenticeship
• A Levels (or equivalent) to 96 UCAS points
• GCSE (or equivalent), English and maths at grade 4 or above
• Applicants with a level 3 apprenticeship qualification will also be considered

2. Software & platform engineering – higher L4 apprenticeship
• A Level (or equivalent) in either computer science, information technology (or similar), maths or physics at grade C or above
• GCSE (or equivalent), including English, maths and science / computer science, at grade 4 or above
• Demonstrable coding experience, which may be tested throughout the recruitment process
• Applicants with a level 3 apprenticeship qualification will also be considered
• Alternative qualifications with significant coding elements may be considered

Scientists at bp work on the most advanced projects in oil and gas.

Become a scientist at bp and you’ll get to work with, and learn from, the best and brightest minds from your field and beyond. With access to the latest digital breakthroughs, you’ll find inventive answers that help to solve the world’s energy challenges.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the exciting apprentice roles we’ve hired for in the past. While we can’t guarantee the same opportunities next year, it gives you an idea of the types of apprenticeships at bp.

We’ve also included some example qualifications below to help you understand what we typically look for. Entry requirements can vary depending on the programme – so when applications open, do check the specific criteria for each role.

1. Lab technician – L3/L4 apprenticeship
• GCSE qualifications A*-C or 9-4 in English, maths and science
• Candidates who wish to complete the level 4 HNC will also need to have A level chemistry at grade C / BTEC applied science at Merit (32 UCAS points)

Engineers at bp are faced with complex and fascinating challenges every day.

Our engineers make tomorrow’s energy solutions a reality. Join them, and you’ll play a vital role in almost every part of our business. Under the guidance of highly trained experts, you’ll learn how we safely extract, process and transport the resources the world relies on. And you’ll join a global network of people who share your passion for problem solving and invention.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the exciting apprentice roles we’ve hired for in the past. While we can’t guarantee the same opportunities next year, it gives you an idea of the types of apprenticeships at bp.

We’ve also included some example qualifications below to help you understand what we typically look for. Entry requirements can vary depending on the programme – so when applications open, do check the specific criteria for each role.

1. Electromechanical engineering – degree apprenticeship
• A-levels (or equivalent) grades (achieved or predicted) of AAA, including maths and physics or STEM based BTEC diploma grade D*D*, with an A grade A level maths
• STEM based BTEC science extended diploma grade DDD, including two mathematics units and GCSE (or equivalent) grades A*-C or 9-4 in English and maths
• Applicants with a level 3 apprenticeship qualification will also be considered

2. Project controls – degree apprenticeship
• A-levels (or equivalent) resulting in a minimum of 104 UCAS points, which must include at least one A level (or equivalent) in a STEM subject at grade C or above. Alternative subjects with significant data analytics content (such as psychology) will also be considered.
• EAL Level 3 extended diploma in engineering technologies with additional units to a minimum of 104 UCAS points will also be accepted.

• GCSE (or equivalent) grades A*-C or 9-4 in English and maths.
• Applicants with a level 3 apprenticeship qualification will also be considered.

Imagine closing deals that open up a brighter future.

As one of the world’s most developed commodity trading businesses, our supply, trading & shipping arm keeps the planet’s energy moving.

With an extensive portfolio and expertise in physical supply and trading and bespoke financial structures, this part of bp enables over 12,000 customers to make the most of their assets – all while offering people like you an excellent place to begin a rewarding career.

Supply, trading & shipping is perfectly placed to connect multi-energy solutions across bp and support the company as an integrated energy business, while helping to create a strong competitive advantage. To do this, we’ll need to be constantly pursuing commercial opportunities. Optimizing our core businesses. Looking for new revenue streams. Striving for more innovative digital and customer solutions, as well as building closer collaboration across bp and beyond. Throughout, the deep expertise and leadership of our people will be key to helping us continue to be one of the world’s leading energy traders.

That’s why we’re looking for the sharpest minds and brightest talent and empowering them to progress in our inclusive and agile culture. By joining supply, trading & shipping, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of it all, while working with some of the most dynamic, diverse and high performing teams around.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the exciting apprentice roles we’ve hired for in the past. While we can’t guarantee the same opportunities next year, it gives you an idea of the types of apprenticeships at bp.

We’ve also included some example qualifications below to help you understand what we typically look for. Entry requirements can vary depending on the programme so when applications open, do check the specific criteria for each role.

1. Supply, trading & shipping (ST&S) – degree apprenticeship
• Minimum achieved or predicted 104 UCAS points, which must include at least one A level (or equivalent) in an IT related or STEM subject (e.g. maths, computer science, physics, information technology, software engineering) at a minimum grade C (or equivalent).
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and maths at grade 4 or above.
• Applicants with a level 3 apprenticeship qualification will also be considered.

2. Supply, trading & shipping (ST&S) – higher L4 apprenticeship
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and maths at grade 4 or above