Apprentices and School Leavers at Rolls-Royce

Maybe you’re finishing school or college, or perhaps you’re already in the world of work and looking for a change of career. Either way, our apprenticeships can help you build a career to be proud of.

Join us and you’ll not only play a part in powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere, you can expect all the training and qualifications you need to progress yourself. Getting your ideas noticed and gaining the support to develop your skills and knowledge. Step into a friendly, welcoming environment: a place where you can be your best and feel like you belong.

Learn while you earn

As well as a competitive salary, our apprenticeships offer the chance to study for fully sponsored qualifications. So, there's no need to rack up any student debt.

Whichever programme you choose, you'll find yourself working in a collaborative and digitally-enabled environment, with the most advanced technology, alongside industry leaders and experts. You'll combine on-the-job training with digital learning and practical skills development as you study towards nationally recognised qualifications.

As for your salary, while it’s not the only important thing, we know you’re keen to know how this would progress during your time on your apprenticeship. See more information on this.

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Why choose an apprenticeship?

Don’t just take our word for it. Our apprentices join us for all sorts of reasons. Why will you?

When Bradley applied for a Rolls-Royce apprenticeship, his mum Sarah couldn’t have been prouder, even if she wasn’t sure what to expect. Watch to learn more about both of their experiences on the apprenticeship journey.

Our programmes

Find the apprenticeship programme that’s right for you

If you’ve completed, or are in the process of completing, your GCSEs or National 5s, our Level 3 engineering apprenticeships can help you develop skills in areas such as fitting, welding and maintenance. If you’ve completed, or are in the process of completing, your A-levels, Highers, or equivalent, our Degree or Higher Apprenticeships are the next step towards a brilliant career in Engineering or Business.

How will my salary progress on my apprenticeship?

You’ll join on a competitive starting salary for your first year, and this will increase annually as you grow in skills and knowledge. The information below shows you current salary progression for our programmes, correct at October 2024, until you complete your apprenticeship. Your salary progression from here will depend on the role that you go into.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Advanced/Modern Apprenticeship* £16,666 £19,041 £21,754 £24,854
Advanced Apprenticeship: Solihull £15,009 £19,788 £22,902 £27,564

*Subject to location. Correct as of October 2024.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Higher Apprenticeship £19,574 £22,363 £25,550 £29,191

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
(Finance Professional)
Degree Apprenticeship £21,776 £24,278 £27,738 £31,691 £36,207

Correct as of October 2024.

Believe in yourself

Deciding which path to take isn’t easy. Support from people close to you helps.
Meet Tsam & her parents, as they tell their story.

Join our talent community

Interested in joining Rolls-Royce?

Become part of our apprenticeships & school leavers community and be considered for future vacancies via the link below.

Questions?

Here are answers to our most frequently asked questions.

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