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Engineering and Technology Graduate Programme

Rolls-Royce Derby, Bristol, Solihull Hybrid entry full-time

Salary

£31,000 + £2,000 joining bonus per year

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Description

Rolls-Royce's Engineering and Technology Graduate Programme is a 24-month programme with a starting salary of £31,000 and a £2,000 joining bonus.

The programme is designed to help you build your career from day one, working on meaningful projects, learning from experienced colleagues, and developing the skills to make a real impact.

You will join the Engineering, Technology and Safety organisation, supporting all divisions, and complete rotational 'gigs' to gain experience across the engineering lifecycle, building capabilities such as mechanical systems, manufacturing, software and digital, electrical, materials and development.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on exciting and varied projects, such as exploring Nuclear options for powering the UK's fleet of Naval Submarines, or helping develop next-generation demonstrator engines
  • Use data, technology and AI to improve environmental performance at power stations, test marine automation software or strengthen cyber-security
  • Develop through a mix of digital learning, on-the-job training and opportunities that bring your ideas to life in meaningful ways
  • Complete a 'Design & Make' project, tackling a challenge set by business stakeholders and experiencing the full engineering life cycle from design through to manufacture
  • Gain hands-on, practical experience in the workshop
  • Benefit from the support of a dedicated career coach, who will help you create a personalised development plan and guide you towards achieving your full potential
  • Access opportunities for continuous learning
  • Go on a week's residential course with Outward Bound, testing and developing your human skills, agility and resilience in a dynamic environment

Requirements:

  • A degree in any STEM subject, or joint honours degrees that combine STEM with subjects like business or economics
  • A strong passion for the future of technology
  • A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations
  • Being open-minded, curious and agile in your approach to work and career development

Benefits:

  • Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
  • A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
  • The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company
  • 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
  • £2,000 joining bonus to support with moving and hybrid working
  • Other bonus schemes
  • A choice of voluntary benefits, including the Cycle to Work scheme, employee discounts at nationwide stores, gyms, discounted health care, life assurance and more
  • A competitive pension
  • Access to tax-efficient share plans
  • An enhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policies
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Access to an independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling service

Skills

Required

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