NDT Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Derby

Physics World; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is offering a Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship based in Derby. The role involves hands-on training in various testing methods while pursuing a BEng (Hons) NDT Degree. Candidates should have five GCSEs including Maths and English, as well as 112 UCAS points from A-Levels or BTEC. The position promises a competitive starting salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday per year

Competitive pension

Continuous learning and development

Voluntary benefits including discounts at stores

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including Maths at grade 6/B and English Language at grade 4/C.
• 112 UCAS points from 3 A-Levels including Maths at grade C minimum.
• Personal qualities: creativity, attention to detail, self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Attend training courses across five main NDT methods.
• Conduct tests on parts and choose optimal NDT method.
• Study for a BEng (Hons) NDT Degree at the University of Northampton.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Creativity

Team player

Education

Five GCSEs including Maths, English Language, and Science

112 UCAS points from A-Levels or BTEC

Job description

Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Aerospace

• Starting salary: £22,990 per year
• Location: Derby
• 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:

As a Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering Degree Apprentice, you’ll help to maintain our reputation for technical excellence. You’ll get on‑the‑job training, hands‑on experience, plus all the support you need to gain industry‑recognised qualifications.

Non‑Destructive Testing is used across a wide variety of sectors and relies heavily on Physics and Maths. Your apprenticeship will give you exposure across our business as you learn how to use NDT to find surface and internal defects in a variety of materials.

What you’ll be doing:

Across four years, you’ll spend time building your practical and theoretical knowledge of X‑rays (radiography), ultrasonics, eddy currents, magnetic particle inspection and fluorescent penetrant inspection, undertaking training courses in these five main NDT methods. You’ll gain manufacturing and laboratory experience of these methods along with quality assessment techniques, giving you an invaluable mix of practical and theoretical experience.

You’ll be trained to lead your own technical projects and work with expert mentors to develop the skills you need to thrive. Your role will see you selecting the optimal NDT method and conducting tests on parts – so be ready for practical experiments, project planning, resource control, problem solving and gaining technical know‑how. You’ll also learn how we use NDT in research and development along with the state‑of‑the‑art technologies that enable us to rapidly detect defects, increase our throughput and reduce costs.

You’ll complete a variety of placements across our business, which will give you practical experience in various NDT methods. You can also expect to spend some time in our offices, solving technical issues and running projects to help our internal customers. Throughout, you’ll study for a BEng (Hons) NDT Degree at the University of Northampton. These studies will help you get to grips with the Maths, Electronics and Physics behind the methods you’re using. Some modules will be delivered residentially at Northampton University while others will be delivered via distance learning.

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 C minimum and a further STEM subject at grade C minimum
  • Acceptance of BTEC qualifications is reviewed directly by the training provider on a case‑by‑case basis. However, your BTEC must be 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

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. You’ll also need to be someone who pays attention to detail and is self‑motivated to deliver on project work.

Beyond that, you’ll need to be committed to delivering what you say you’re going to do and a strong team‑player.

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 (Hons) NDT Degree;
• The chance to apply for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the British Institute of NDT;
• 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

We reserve the right to close the job advert early dependent on application volumes.

Assessment Centres will take place in March