Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Rotherham, UK

Rolls-Royce; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is offering a Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in Rotherham, starting at £22,990 per year. Over four years, apprentices will gain hands-on experience through placements, foundation training, and study for a BEng in Manufacturing Technology. Candidates must possess five GCSEs, including Maths and English, and 112 UCAS points. The role includes competitive benefits such as 33 days' holiday, pension, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday per year

Competitive pension

Discounts at nationwide stores

Cycle to Work scheme

Continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs which must include Maths (min grade 6/B), English Language (min grade 4/C), and Science (min grade 4/C).
• 112 UCAS points from A-Levels or a BTEC in Engineering with specific grades.

Responsibilities

• Complete foundation training at the University of Sheffield's AMRC.
• Engage in six-month placements to gain hands-on experience.
• Study for a BEng Manufacturing Technology degree while working.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Team collaboration

Creativity

Analytical thinking

Motivation

Education

Five GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science

112 UCAS points from A-Levels or BTEC

Job description

Description

Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Aerospace

Starting Salary : £22,990 per year

Location : Rotherham

Duration : 4 years

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce in an Emerging Talent programme, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position summary

Our Manufacturing Engineers develop some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world, bringing to life the incredible products we design across the company and driving safety, quality and cost in our facilities and supply chains. Join them as an apprentice and you’ll be turning our designs into reality, learning from world-class experts, as well as customers, suppliers and operations specialists.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll spend your first year completing foundation training at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), getting a broad understanding of manufacturing engineering principles.

From your second year, you’ll embark on a series of six-month placements on site at Rolls-Royce, at the site you have been recruited to. You may be required to complete placements outside your recruiting site to complete all the scheme requirements. Where this is the case, your travel and expenses will be covered.

Alongside job‑specific training courses you’ll get to study for a BEng Manufacturing Technology degree at Sheffield University via the AMRC training centre, learning through a mix of block, remote and day release.

During year 2, you will complete a 10‑week training course, in person, at either our Derby or Bristol sites. Travel expenses will be paid if the site you complete this on is not your home site.

Across your apprenticeship you’ll gain practical knowledge in areas such as developing new technology, introducing new products and continuously improving existing manufacturing processes and controlling change, 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, how to solve engineering problems, and how to implement quality assurance methods.

Who we’re looking for

• Five GCSEs which must include a minimum of Maths at grade 6 / B, English Language at grade 4 / C and Science (triple, double or single award excluding single Biology) at grade 4 / C plus 2 others at grade 4 / C .
• 112 UCAS points (obtained or predicted) from either : 3 A-Levels to include Maths at a grade B minimum and either Physics, Biology, Chemistry or Engineering at a grade B minimum A BTEC in an Engineering discipline which must include either a distinction in Further Maths or have a Maths A-Level in addition to the BTEC at a minimum grade C. Accepted BTECs - Aeronautical Engineering; Applied Science; Construction and the Built Environment; Electrical / Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Land-based Technology; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; or Operations and Maintenance Engineering

If you have equivalent qualifications, please contact us.

Every bit as important as your academic achievements, however, are the personal qualities you bring to the role. Creativity and an agile approach are both important, as are problem solving skills and collaborative team working.

Above all, you'll need to be passionate about manufacturing, as well as analytical, highly motivated, and most importantly, endlessly curious about how things are made and how processes work.

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
• BEng Manufacturing Technology 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 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

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

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 : 1st February 2026 11 : 59pm

Assessment Centres will take place in March