Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

After mandatory training is completed, placements within the business are carried out. My first placement was in the digital manufacturing team in Turbines. This team oversaw the digital transformation of the business and I personally worked on the development of reporting tools.

I have learnt and developed a variety of skills at my time with Rolls-Royce. I have completed training courses on a myriad of engineering disciplines, from manual drawing, to CNC machining and Welding. These training courses provide a foundation of engineering knowledge unlike any other.

I have always enjoyed my programme very much. I have a passion for engineering and Rolls-Royce is high performing company at the cutting-edge of the industry. This allows me to flourish and fulfil my potential.

Initially my programme had some hiccups, down to us being the first intake to be doing both the new university course and new training provided by Rolls-Royce. As well as this, many of my colleagues and I did not fully grasp what our job role would entail when we started. Since this though, things have improved.

I receive a tremendous amount of support from my employer. I have struggled with depression and I have always been treated with curtesy and respect, with everyone around me offering all the support they could to help my continued progress.

I don't have much to comment here, the support has always been adequate and we are aware of where we can go to find additional support if you need it.

I think that my qualification gives me an engineering insight that allows me to bring forward ideas and actions that have a background of knowledge and experience.

There are a huge amount of extra-curricular activities available at Rolls-Royce. From societies, to sports events there is something for everyone and lots of opportunity to get involved.

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They have shown a passion for the industry and their employees that I think is rare in the current climate.

Who you are is just as important as what qualifications you have, and when it comes down to splitting hairs between candidates, your life outside of work will be a bigger consideration than you think.