Job Description
Young Apprenticeship Programme
Programme Length: 2 years - 1 day a week
Join our Young Apprenticeship Programme to broaden your qualification portfolio, develop new skills, and strengthen applied skills in Maths, English, Science, Engineering, and IT.
What is the programme?
The programme is delivered in partnership between Rolls-Royce and one of our Derby training providers, Derby College or the Nuclear Skills Academy. Your practical and theoretical training will take place in the workshops at the Rolls-Royce Apprentice Academy or the Nuclear Skills Academy. The training takes place one day a week during term time on a Thursday. You’ll remain in school for the rest of the week and follow your normal curriculum timetable. As part of the programme, you’ll also undertake a week’s work experience project linked to Rolls-Royce.
What entry requirements are there?
You must be in Year 9 at the time of application and achieving a 95% or above attendance rate at school. You’ll also need to be studying GCSE Maths, English and Science (excluding Biology).
Alongside that, you’ll need:
- An interest in the practical side of engineering and enjoy making things
- To be open-minded, curious, and adaptable
- A love of learning and applying new skills
You’ll also need to live within a reasonable travelling distance to the Rolls-Royce Apprentice Academy or the Nuclear Skills Academy.
What qualifications do I receive?If you successfully complete the course, you’ll receive Engineering Operations Level 2 units and Level 2 Tech Award in Engineering.
What happens after the programme?
When you successfully complete the programme, and providing you meet the entry criteria, you’ll be given the opportunity to apply onto Rolls-Royce’s Advanced Apprenticeship. This brings together classroom study and on-the-job learning, giving you plenty of training, guidance, and support to develop invaluable skills, gain sought-after qualifications and establish a solid foundation for a successful engineering career in Rolls-Royce.
Please ensure you have spoken to your School and informed them that you intend to apply before submitting.
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: Friday 27th March, 23.59pm.
Assessment Centres will be running in Mid-May 2026.
Programme
Job Posting Date
05 Mar 2026; 00:03
