Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship

Rolls-Royce plc; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Solihull is offering an Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship focused on Mechatronics Maintenance. Over 4 years, apprentices will develop skills in installing, testing, and maintaining automated equipment while gaining experience through practical projects and training. Applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C, including Maths and English Language, and demonstrate a genuine interest in engineering. This role promises competitive salary, learning opportunities, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Annual pay rises

33 days of holiday per year

Voluntary benefits options

Continuous learning and development

Support from mentors and managers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C including Maths, English Language, Science, and one other subject.
• Evidence of interest in practical engineering or hands-on activities.
• Ability to take initiative and be adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, fix, and maintain complex automated equipment.
• Gain foundational skills in the first year with training providers.
• Broaden knowledge through attachments within Civil Aerospace.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Hands-on problem-solving

Adaptability

Eagerness to learn

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C including Maths, English Language, and Science

Job description

Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship - Mechatronics Maintenance - Solihull, UK page is loaded## Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship - Mechatronics Maintenance - Solihull, UKlocations: Solihulltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: JR6149947## **Job Description****Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship****Duration:**4 years **Starting Salary:**£15,846 **Location:**SolihullAt Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls‑Royce in an Emerging Talent programme, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.**Position summary:**When you’re helping to ensure that all plant and equipment performs to the required standard to facilitate production targets regarding safety, quality, delivery and cost within high value manufacturing environments, you need to be skilled at what you do. That’s why we invest so much in training our Engineering Advanced Apprentices and offer the sort of real-world experience you can’t get anywhere else.Join us and you’ll get up close with our amazing products or in the heart of our facilities. You can expect outstanding career support from day one, debt-free qualifications, and the chance to build a rewarding career in a friendly, supportive environment where you can be yourself and be your best.**What you’ll be doing:**As a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician, you’ll install, test, fix and maintain complex automated equipment with skills and knowledge learned across mechanical, electrical/electronics, fluid power and control systems disciplines.In your first year, you’ll gain a strong foundation in the practical skills you need with one of our approved training providers across the UK. Over the following three years, you’ll broaden and deepen your knowledge through a range of attachments within our Civil Aerospace business, all the while working towards completing your apprenticeship standard and gaining relevant engineering qualifications.This is hands-on work. Throughout your apprenticeship you can expect to train on state-of-the-art products, equipment and machinery. All while being guided and supported by engineering experts.You’ll be working on live projects and earn as you learn through formal training as well as practical experience.**Who we’re looking for:**You’ll need a minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C which must include Maths, English Language, Science (excluding Biology) and one other subject at grade 4/C. Obtained or predicted.Beyond your qualifications, we want to see evidence that you're genuinely interested in the practical side of engineering or hands on activities. For example, we'd like to hear if you enjoy figuring out how things work; fixings things, or about an engineering or practical project you've done at school or home or a club you've been involved with. We'll provide you with a fantastic framework and all the opportunities you need to progress, but it'll be up to you to lead on your development. So, you must be full of initiative, adaptable, eager to learn and driven to succeed.Our behaviours drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.**What you’ll get:*** A competitive starting salary with annual pay rises, and pension* 33 days’ holiday per year (including bank holidays)* A choice of voluntary benefits including discounts at nationwide stores, gyms, discounted health care, free digital GP, Cycle to Work scheme and more all available on our TotalReward portal* Continuous learning and development* Support from managers, leaders, mentors and other apprentices* Opportunities to develop beyond your day-to-day role and get involved in social activities* An independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling serviceOur vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. **CLOSING DATE:** **8th March 2026, 11:59pm****We reserve the right to close the job advert early dependent on application volumes.****Assessment Centres will take place in April**## ## **Programme**## **Job Posting Date**02 Feb 2026; 00:02locations: Solihulltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago