Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

BEng degree.

About Us

Rolls-Royce is one of the most iconic brands in the world. We design, build and service the world’s most vital technologies, providing critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

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Our Manufacturing Engineers develop some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world. Join them as an apprentice and you’ll be turning our designs into reality, learning from these world-class experts, as well as customers, suppliers and operations specialists.

Rolls-Royce designs, builds and services the world’s most vital technologies, providing critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We’ve been a force for progress for over 100 years. And it’s what’s fuelling our next chapter as we power, protect, and connect people everywhere. That’s our vision for you, too. Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive culture that invests in you and gives you access to opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

The Programme

You’ll spend your first year completing your foundation training at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), getting a broad understanding of manufacturing engineering principles. You’ll have the option to live in University of Sheffield halls of residence, paid for by us.

From your second year, you’ll embark on a series of six-month placements on site at Rolls-Royce. Alongside job-specific training courses you’ll get days to study for your BEng degree at the AMRC.

What you’ll do

Across your apprenticeship you’ll gain 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. Alongside this, you’ll learn how to manage projects and costs, how to design and validate manufacturing processes, solve engineering problems, and implement quality assurance methods.

What you’ll need

  • 5 GCSEs which must include Maths and English Language at grade 5/B, plus three other subjects at grade 4/C.
  • 112 UCAS points (obtained or predicted) from either:
    • Three A-levels at Grade BBC, which must include two A-levels at grade B in Maths, plus either Physics, Engineering, STEM related subject, excluding Biology. Plus one other at grade C, excluding General Studies.
    • A Level 3 Extended BTEC Diploma in an appropriate discipline at DDM, but must also include Maths A-level at grade B.

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 rises.
  • Fully sponsored BEng degree  
  • 33 days’ holiday per year (including bank holidays).
  • Competitive pension.
  • A 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 portal.
  • Continuous learning and development.
  • Support from managers, leaders, mentors and other apprentices.
  • Opportunities to develop beyond your day-to-day role and get involved in social activities.
  • An independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling service.

CLOSING DATE: 21st February 2025, 12pm (GMT)

We reserve the right to close the job advert early dependent on application volumes.

Assessment centres for this programme will take place in March.

At Rolls-Royce, we recruit our people based on merit, and regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race/colour/nationality/ethnic or national origins, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation.

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  • Deadline
    February 21st, 2025
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
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  • Salary
    £20,735 + benefits
  • Location
    Rotherham (South Yorkshire)
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