Chemical jobs in United Kingdom

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

Job Description

Engineering Modern Apprenticeship

Duration: 4 years

Starting Salary: £17,595

Location: Thurso

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: For over 60 years we've provided the power for the UK Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet, and at our site near Thurso we operate and manage the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Our apprentices play a vital role in helping us keep the UK safe.

What you'll be doing:

In your first year, you'll gain a strong foundation in the practical skills you need. Over the following three years, you'll broaden and deepen your knowledge through a range of attachments within our Submarines business all the while working towards completing your Apprenticeship Standard and gaining relevant engineering qualifications.

This is hands‑on work. Throughout your apprenticeship you can expect to train on state‑of‑the‑art products, equipment, and machinery. All while being guided and supported by engineering experts.

You'll be working on live projects and earn as you learn through formal training as well as practical experience.

What could you become?

• Mechanical Fitter: Follow detailed instructions and technical drawings to assemble mechanical systems for nuclear submarines and its support facilities, using hand and machine tools and measuring equipment.
• Instrument Technician: We use instruments to measure pressure, temperature, radiation, and chemical properties. Learn how to install, maintain, and repair defects on the equipment that is vital to our operations.
• Electrical Technician: Do detailed and specialist work installing, testing and adjusting electrical systems and repairing any issues in the wiring of our buildings, machines, and other equipment.
• Design Technician: Learn to develop design solutions, using AutoCAD and 3D modelling software to update, maintain and produce the technical drawings our teams need.

What you'll need: You'll need a minimum of four National 5s in Maths, English and Physics/Engineering Science, plus one other technical subject at grade A‑C. Every bit as important as your academic achievements, are the personal qualities you bring to the role. We're looking for people who are adaptable, full of initiative and eager to learn and succeed. Beyond that, we'd like to see that you're genuinely interested in the practical side of engineering or hands on activities. For example, we'd like to hear if you enjoy figuring out how things work; making things, or about a practical project you've done at school or home, or a club you've been involved with.

To work for the Rolls‑Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls‑Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

What you'll get:

• A competitive starting salary with annual pay rises, and pension
• 33 days' holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• 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: 21st 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.

Programme: Engineering Modern Apprenticeship

Job Posting Date: 16 Dec 2025; 00:12