Rolls-Royce Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Derby, UK

What will the apprentice be doing?

• All the way through your apprenticeship, you'll work alongside engineering professionals
• Gain a foundation in engineering principles and go on to placements in different areas of the company. These last six months each, and allow you to develop an understanding of what working in that area means
• All of this will give you practical knowledge in areas such as introducing new products, controlling change and continuously improving existing manufacturing processes, acquiring new technology, implementing digital manufacturing solutions and interfacing with suppliers
• You'll learn how to manage projects and costs, how to design and validate manufacturing processes, solve engineering problems, and implement quality assurance methods
• We recruit Apprentices into a number of different areas. You'll enjoy on-and-off-the-job training and opportunities to progress

Benefits:

• A competitive salary, starting at £19,000 per year
• A competitive pension and 33 days' holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Exceptional career support from day one

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

• Support towards a BA Eng Honours degree and other qualifications.
• Apprenticeship standard is Manufacturing engineer (degree)
  Level 6 (Degree with honours)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

If you successfully complete your apprenticeship you can continue into a long an successful career with Rolls-Royce or you will gain skills to support you in a number of roles.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 3 other subjects (Grade 5/B) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 5/B) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5/B) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade C -Equate to 112 UCAS points) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade B) Essential
A Level or equivalent Physics, Engineering, STEM subject (Grade C) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Level 3 extended diploma in appropriate discipline (Grade B Maths A level) Essential

Things to consider

5 GCSE's including Maths, English Language and three other subjects at Grade 5/B. 3 A levels - 1 must be Maths at Grade B, A level in Physics, Engineering or STEM subject Grade C plus 1 A level at Grade C Equate to 112 UCAS points OR Btec Level 3 extended diploma in appropriate discipline, must include A level Maths Grade B- Equate 112 UCAS points