Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Supply Chain Management Apprenticeship - 6 different roles over 3 years. Role at the moment involves managing external suppliers and deliveries. Other roles in the future involve logistics project, supply chain design, forecasting etc.

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Developed people skills. Met and dealt with many different people of all different levels in the company. Builds confidence.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy working within large teams and gaining experience in all different functions over the supply chain. Culture in the company is good. Higher than my expectations.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Rolls-Royce?
  • Feel very valued by Rolls-Royce as an apprentice. Many people are open to and encourage new ideas from apprentices whilst also trying to challenge you to get the best from you. A lot of recognition and involvement from teams, whilst also being given responsibility.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Well organised, structure is good. Set placements over 3 years and we have a clear plan at the start of the 3 years as to which areas of the supply chain we will be based in. Study at university over the 3 years so we also have a mentor at university to help with studies.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Have an apprentice mentor for advice/support as and when needed. Also get a lot of support from other apprentices who are in their second/third year.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot of support from Rolls-Royce as an apprentice. There are people in my team I can talk to as well as an apprentice mentor.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Still live at home while studying so salary is enough for living and travel costs, as well as social costs.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • AGA (Apprentice and Graduate Association) hold events outside of work so that apprentices can socialise.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great opportunities as an apprentice in Rolls-Royce, get to study a degree while gaining on-the-job experience. Culture in Rolls-Royce is good.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
  • Great opportunities in Rolls-Royce so get involved with as much as you can. Be prepared for interview day and understand the roles you would be taking part in on the scheme you are applying for before your interview.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations, Engineering

East Midlands

April 2017


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