Rolls-Royce Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Raynesway, UK

ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Derby, DE24 9BD

Closes on Friday 21 February

Posted on 7 November 2024

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Summary

We’ve provided power for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarines for over 60 years. Now we’re leading a revolution in nuclear power that is already seeing us develop this technology for many other uses, from unmanned underwater vehicles, to microreactors and synthetic fuel. As a Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprentice, you could be at the heart of it.

Annual wage
£20,735 a year

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Training course
Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

60

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your placement will see you working across different parts of the engineering lifecycle, giving you the opportunity to work in both engineering and manufacturing as well as in-service environments. These placements will be essential for you to gain a wide breadth of experience and develop your fundamental knowledge of engineering.

Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you’ll be eligible to apply for professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

Where you’ll work

Wilmore Road

Derby

DE24 9BD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Your training course

Nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Work competently in a technical nuclear environment, understand and promote personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Radiation Protection, Environmental Protection, Quality, Security, Safeguards and principles of Risk Management.
  • Apply their science or engineering discipline knowledge to the development, operation, maintenance and progression of technologies used for Decommissioning (e.g. remote handling and robotics), Waste Management, Reprocessing, and Nuclear Power Generation.
  • Accurately observe, record and draw conclusions from data and experimental evidence, recognising inherent uncertainties and limitations.
  • Apply design processes including materials selection that meet nuclear industry standards.
  • Apply the standards for nuclear professional practice as required by the industry and professional body institutions.

    • Your training plan

    In your first year, you’ll complete an introduction to manufacturing in our new Nuclear Skills Academy. The course will provide you with essential engineering skills in turning, milling, sheet metal and welding. In addition to this, you will start studying towards your BEng degree with the University of Derby, studying modules that will prepare you to start working in industry.

    From your second year, you’ll continue your degree while completing placements in different areas of our Submarines business.

    Requirements

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer cutting-edge technologies to explore the possibilities of cleaner, safer, more competitive power. As a Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprentice, you’ll get to work alongside world-class engineers as you help us work towards that goal. Our Manufacturing Engineers develop some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world. Turning our designs into reality, you’ll learn from engineers, customers, suppliers and operations specialists. Join us and you’ll be shaping the future, surrounded by experts who’ll help to inspire, challenge and support you to be yourself and at your best.

    After this apprenticeship

    We’ve provided power for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarines for over 60 years. Now we’re leading a revolution in nuclear power that is already seeing us develop this technology for many other uses, from unmanned underwater vehicles, to microreactors and synthetic fuel. As a Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprentice, you could be at the heart of it. Potential for employment within the industry. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286444.

    Apply now

    Closes on Friday 21 February

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    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.