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Rolls-Royce Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Defence Submarines Derby, UK

Employer
ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
Location
Wilmore Road, Derby, DE24 9BD
Salary
£13,830.00 annually
Closing date
9 Jul 2022

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Engineering & Aerospace
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Degree
Start Date
September
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?

Spend four years with our expert team as part of our brand-new Nuclear Skills Academy and you'll gain the sort of practical knowledge you simply can't develop in the classroom. You'll gain a firm foundation in engineering principles and experience the full breadth of nuclear engineering as you take on a variety of placements across the engineering lifecycle and in different parts of the business.

This will include product and system design, testing, manufacture and in-service support in a mix of day to day and project work. As well as getting on-the-job training on real-life projects. All of these experiences will equip you to complete your apprenticeship as a Nuclear Engineer with a huge range of opportunities ahead of you.

You'll also work on the shop floor getting involved with things such as welding, fitting, machining and maintenance.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

You'll join us in our Defence Submarines business, helping keep the UK safe, as for over 60 years we have provided the power for the UK Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet. Nuclear power is incredible - just one spoonful of uranium is all it takes to power a fully-submerged submarine on a full circumnavigation of the world and the entire fleet can operate for over 20 years without needing to be refuelled thanks to our revolutionary technology. And it doesn't end there. We're leading a revolution in nuclear power that is already seeing us develop this technology for many other uses, from unmanned underwater vehicles, to microreactors and synthetic fuel, to even exploring space. All while reducing harm to our own planet. It's an amazing time to join us.

You'll study for a debt-free BA in Nuclear Engineering, delivered by a UK university, and paid for by us - so you'll enjoy the best of both worlds. You will be based on the Rolls-Royce site at our Nuclear Academy in Derby.

Due to the nature of our work in Defence, we're unable to employ anyone who doesn't have the legal right to live and work in the UK and if you have spent more than three months outside of the UK in the last five years (e.g. travelling, working, living), we might not be able to employ you. This role is subject to Full UK Security Check Clearance issued by the United Kingdom Security Vetting. To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual has to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

All of these experiences will equip you to complete your apprenticeship as a Nuclear Engineer with a huge range of opportunities ahead of you.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 3 more GCSE's in any subject, excl General studies (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths - B/5, English Language - C/4 (Grade 5/C - 4/C or equivalent) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 A-levels to include a numerical, scientific or e (Grade B or above) Essential
BTEC or equivalent BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (Grade DDM) Desired

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