Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

9.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Year 1 : Full time university Year 2 - 4 : Part time uni study with 6 month placements round the business

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Networking, Time management and communication skills continually developed on top of all the professional engineering skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The support you get is amazing and even only being in my first year I can see my future career unfolding in front of my eyes and it's incredibly exciting.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Everything is always a work in progress they are always looking to improve. There was a steep learning curve due to having to work around COVID but now I am 5 months in, I would say the structure is very clear and things seem to be organised.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Lots of support, mangers are approachable about any issue whether its work related or more personal. Apprentices in older years are also extremely supportive and helpful.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Lecturers are all very approachable and respond quickly with the required support.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

As they are teaching the degree I get my fundamental understanding through them, which is then built on with the support of the business.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

On my site we have an Apprentice Association which includes apprentices, graduates and interns and they organise social events and sports teams etc.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

World class company which is well managed and is always striving to get the best out of all its employees.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

At interview make sure you have done research into the company as Rolls-Royce are looking for apprentices who are passionate about what Rolls-Royce do.