Degree Apprentice - Production and Prototyping

Roke; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

30 days leave

Hybrid working

LinkedIn Learning

Professional development

Employee support

Job summary

Roke in Romsey, Hampshire, is seeking a Degree Apprentice in Production and Prototyping to support the build, test and assembly of advanced technology for Defence and National Security customers. The role combines hands-on engineering with ongoing degree study in partnership with the University of Chichester.

You will start with an Early Careers Boot Camp, work alongside experienced engineers on prototype and production systems, and benefit from structured learning, mentoring and a

Qualifications

• Desire to learn about electronic engineering principles.
• Proactive and an effective communicator.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Curious, motivated to find the best solution to a problem.
• Training and support provided throughout the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Build, test and assemble advanced technology products for Defence and National Security customers.
• Work in the Products team focusing on prototype and volume-manufactured products.
• Study for a degree with our apprenticeship partner while gaining workplace learning.
• Benefit from boot camp, mentorship and structured development throughout the programme.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

A-Levels incl Mathematics

Job description

With a heritage spanning more than 70 years, Roke delivers specialist expertise across sensors, communications, cyber, artificial intelligence and machine learning. We transform complex data into actionable insight, helping organisations make smarter decisions and stay ahead of evolving challenges.

United by purpose and driven by innovation, we're on an exciting growth journey. We invest in technology, push technical boundaries, and empower our people to make a meaningful difference through work that protects what matters most.

Shaping the future of digital defence and security. Solving complex, high-stakes challenges with purpose and lasting impact.

Degree Apprentice - Production and Prototyping

Help build and deliver technology that supports critical defence and national security missions.

As a Degree Apprentice in the Products team, you'll play a hands-on role in building, testing and assembling advanced technology products used by Defence and National Security customers to solve complex challenges and strengthen national resilience. We design, manufacture, and upgrade solutions that help customers collect, communicate and understand information in challenging environments. In the Products team, we focus on the build, test and assembly of a variety of prototype and volume-manufactured products.

Key Requirements

• A desire to learn about electronic engineering principles.
• Meet the course entry requirements of our apprenticeship partner, the University of Chichester, which are currently 3 A-Levels at Grade C or above, including Mathematics, equivalent Level 3 vocational qualifications, or relevant work experience.
• Proactive and an effective communicator.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Curious, motivated and driven to find the best solution to a problem.

Previous experience is not required, as training and support will be provided throughout the apprenticeship.

Training and Development

You'll be studying for your degree with our apprenticeship partner, the University of Chichester, at their Bognor campus, spending 1-2 days per week at university alongside your workplace learning. Find out more about the course: Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship - University of Chichester

As an Apprentice Engineer, your initial weeks at Roke will be spent in a dedicated Early Careers Boot Camp designed to equip you with the fundamental skills needed to succeed at Roke.

Following Boot Camp, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, technicians and specialists on both prototype and production systems, gaining practical engineering experience while studying towards a degree, contributing to projects that help keep people safe. The Early Careers Scheme continues throughout your degree apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to build a portfolio of work that showcases your developing skills and supports your future career aspirations.

You'll benefit from:

• Support from experienced engineers, technicians and mentors.
• Structured workplace and academic learning.
• Hands-on experience across production, manufacturing and engineering disciplines.
• Exposure to prototype and volume production programmes.
• Support towards professional development, engineering institution membership and future chartership aspirations.
• Opportunities to develop broad technical knowledge alongside deeper specialist expertise.

Where You'll Work

This role is based at our Romsey site in Hampshire: Our Locations & Offices | Roke

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of two days per week spent working at your base location, customer site or engineering facility. However, this role will normally involve working on projects requiring 5 days per week at Roke sites.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this position, you'll need to be eligible to achieve BPSS and SC clearance. As a result, you should have resided in the UK for the last five years and be prepared to declare any travel that involved being outside the UK for more than 28 days during that period.

Further information on security clearances can be found on the GOV.UK website.

• Competitive reward package - highly competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, salary reviews and pension scheme.
• Private medical cover - access to private healthcare through Bupa.
• Work-life balance - flexible working through flexi-time and hybrid arrangements, plus 30 days' annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional holiday.
• Health and wellbeing support - flexible benefits including life assurance, a Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and eye care support.
• Recognition and rewards - length of service awards that celebrate and reward your contribution.
• Learning and development - access to LinkedIn Learning courses and our dedicated Roke Academy, supporting continuous learning and career development.
• Supportive and inclusive culture - a range of employee community groups that bring colleagues together, foster meaningful connections and create a genuine sense of belonging.

All benefits are subject to eligibility, terms and conditions.

Roke welcomes applications from neurodiverse candidates and is committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.