Job Description

Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Starting Salary: £20,735 per year

Location: Derby Raynesway

Duration: 4 years

We've provided power for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarines for over 60 years. Now 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. As a Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprentice, you could be at the heart of it.

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. 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

In your first year, you'll complete an introduction to manufacturing in our new Nuclear Skills Academy. The course will provide you with essential engineering skills in turning, milling, sheet metal and welding. In addition to this, you will start studying towards your BEng degree with the University of Derby, studying modules that will prepare you to start working in industry.

From your second year, you'll continue your degree while completing placements in different areas of our Submarines business.

What you'll do

Your placement will see you working across different parts of the engineering lifecycle, giving you the opportunity to work in both engineering and manufacturing as well as in-service environments. These placements will be essential for you to gain a wide breadth of experience and develop your fundamental knowledge of engineering.

Once you've completed your apprenticeship, you'll be eligible to apply for professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

What you'll need

• Five GCSEs at grade 4/C which must include Maths, English Language and Science (double/triple award, Physics or Chemistry).
• 104 UCAS points (obtained or predicted) from either:
  • Three A Levels at grade BCC to include Maths or Physics. Excludes General Studies.
  • An Engineering-related Level 3 Extended BTEC Diploma.
  • A combination of a BTEC in any subject, plus A Levels which must include Maths or Physics at a grade C.
  • A T Level in an Engineering and Manufacturing discipline (Merit award).

For any other 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 be fascinated by nuclear engineering and how the engineering lifecycle comes together to deliver a world-class product.

Beyond that, you'll need to be a logical and analytical thinker - someone with a common-sense approach when it comes to working with data and coming up with solutions to challenges.

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.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

What will I get?

• A competitive starting salary with annual pay rises
• Fully sponsored BEng (Hons) degree and other qualifications
• 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 TotalReward 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 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.

Programme

Job Posting Date
04 Nov 2024; 00:11