Description Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Aerospace
Starting Salary: £22,990 per year
Location: Solihull
Duration: 4 yearsAt Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce in an Emerging Talent programme, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. Position summary:Can you see yourself working with some of the world’s greatest engineering minds? On some of the most exciting and ground-breaking projects as we push ever closer to a more sustainable future? As one of our Engineering Degree Apprentices you’ll be doing just that, building invaluable engineering skills alongside our experts all while studying towards a fully-sponsored degree and other qualifications.
What you’ll be doing:In your first year, you’ll gain a firm foundation in engineering principles. This will consist of workshop-based manufacturing training at a facility in Derby, alongside classroom-based learning for your degree with the University of Derby.From your second year onwards, you’ll complete placements in different areas based in Solihull. Placements generally last six months each, which allows you to develop a real understanding of what working in that area means. In years 2, 3 and 4 you will have a day release, in person, at Derby University, alongside your placements at Solihull.All the way through your degree apprenticeship, you’ll be working alongside expert engineering professionals and in each placement, you’ll enjoy on-and-off the-job training and outstanding opportunities to progress.Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you’ll have a good idea of where your interests lie and what you want to do next. For example, in the future, you could be a Design Engineer, Stress Engineer, Aerothermal Engineer, Research and Development Engineer, a Service Engineer or a Lifecycle Engineer working on new and in-service products.
Who we’re looking for:Five GCSEs which must include a minimum of Maths at grade 6/B, English Language at grade 4/C and Science (triple, double or single award excluding single Biology) at grade 4/C plus 2 others at grade 4/C. 112 UCAS points (obtained or predicted) from either:3 A-Levels to include Maths at a grade C minimum and a further STEM subject at grade C minimum. STEM subjects allowed - Biology; Chemistry; Computing/ Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Mathematics; Music Technology; Physics; StatisticsA BTEC in an Engineering discipline which must include either a distinction in Further Maths or have a Maths A-Level in addition to the BTEC at a minimum grade C. Accepted BTECs - Aeronautical Engineering; Applied Science; Construction and the Built Environment; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Land-based Technology; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; or Operations and Maintenance EngineeringIf you have equivalent qualifications, please contact us.Every bit as important as your academic achievements, however, are the personal qualities you bring to the role. You’ll need to be a quick thinker and problem solver, as well as genuinely enthusiastic about developing a career in engineering.For example, we'd like to hear about an engineering project you've done at school or work or a club you've been involved with in your spare time. You'll also be keen to learn and develop and put your ideas to the test.Our behaviours drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.
What you’ll get:A competitive starting salary with annual pay risesBEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Electronics33 days’ holiday per year (including bank holidays)Competitive pensionA choice of voluntary benefits including discounts at nationwide stores, gyms, discounted health care, free digital GP, Cycle to Work scheme and more all available on our Total Reward portalContinuous learning and developmentSupport from managers, leaders, mentors and other apprenticesOpportunities to develop beyond your day-to-day role and get involved in social activitiesAn independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling serviceOur vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. CLOSING DATE: 1st February 2026 11:59pmAssessment Centres will take place in AprilProgrammeJob Posting Date01 Dec 2025; 00:12
Read Less
