Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce Apprenticeships 2026
Rolls-Royce offers degree and higher apprenticeships in engineering, manufacturing, and digital technology. With sites across Derby, Bristol, and beyond, Rolls-Royce apprentices work on some of the world's most advanced aerospace and power systems.
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About Rolls-Royce apprenticeships
Sectors
Engineering, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Operations
Apprenticeship levels
Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship), Level 4 (Higher Apprenticeship)
Typical salary
£21,000–£28,000/yr with structured annual increases
Entry requirements
Degree apprenticeships typically require 3 A-levels including Maths and a Science at BBB+.
Application process
The typical stages students see when applying to Rolls-Royce.
Fewer than 5% of applicants for engineering graduate programmes
Online application
Day 1
Online tests (numerical and situational)
1–2 weeks after application
Video interview
1–2 weeks after tests
Competency and motivational questions. Research Rolls-Royce's programmes in power systems, aerospace, and defence.
Assessment centre
2–4 weeks after video interview
Engineering exercises, group discussion, and senior leader interview. Safety mindset and systematic thinking are assessed.
Application timing
Graduate and placement applications open in October and can close early. Apply by January for best consideration — some engineering streams fill before the advertised close.
Official careers site
Use Apprentice Wizard to track openings, then double-check final deadlines on the employer site.
Visit careers siteHow to stand out at Rolls-Royce
Strong examples include hands-on projects, analytical thinking, safe working, process improvement, and communicating technical ideas clearly.
Common rejection reasons
Interview questions students should expect
motivational
Why Rolls-Royce and why this specific programme or placement stream?
Show knowledge of Rolls-Royce's specific programmes — power systems, aerospace, defence, or SMR — not generic engineering.
technical
Walk me through a technical project you have worked on and the key engineering decisions you made.
Focus on the problem, your approach, the trade-offs you considered, and what you would do differently.
values
How do you approach safety in your engineering work, and what does safety culture mean to you in practice?
Safety-first thinking is non-negotiable at Rolls-Royce — give a specific example from a project or lab.
commercial
What do you know about Rolls-Royce's work in small modular reactors or sustainable aviation fuels, and why does it matter commercially?
SMR and SAF are Rolls-Royce's major growth bets — show you understand both the technology and the business logic.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Rolls-Royce apprenticeships based?▾
Rolls-Royce has major apprenticeship intakes in Derby (headquarters), Bristol (aero-engine manufacturing), and other UK sites. Many engineering apprenticeships are based in Derby.