Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship - Mechatronics Maintenance - Solihull, UK

About the Role

In this role you will help ensure plant and equipment meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets in high‑value manufacturing environments. Rolls‑Royce invests heavily in training apprentices, providing real‑world experience you won’t find elsewhere. • Install, test, repair, and maintain complex automated equipment across mechanical, electrical/electronic, fluid power, and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸equipment installation
• ▸system testing
• ▸equipment repair
• ▸system maintenance
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸quality assurance

What You Bring

As a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician you will install, test, fix and maintain complex automated equipment, drawing on mechanical, electrical/electronics, fluid power and control system knowledge. You’ll spend the first year gaining practical skills with an approved training provider, then three years rotating through attachments in the Civil Aerospace business while working on live projects and earning as you learn. The ideal candidate has at least four GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C, including Maths, English, Science (excluding Biology) and another subject, and shows a genuine interest in hands‑on engineering. You must be full of initiative, adaptable, eager to learn, and align with Rolls‑Royce behaviours: safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple, and make a difference. • Complete a year of practical training with an approved provider, followed by three years of attachments within the Civil Aerospace business. • Minimum 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C, including Maths, English, Science (excluding Biology), and another subject. • Demonstrate genuine interest in hands‑on engineering, such as fixing things or personal projects. • Show initiative, adaptability, eagerness to learn, and alignment with Rolls‑Royce behaviours (safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple, make a difference).

Requirements

• ▸mechanical
• ▸electrical
• ▸fluid power
• ▸control systems
• ▸gcses
• ▸initiative

Benefits

Rolls‑Royce offers a four‑year Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship in Solihull, starting at a salary of £15,846. The programme is part of an Emerging Talent initiative that values individuality, diverse perspectives, and a high‑performance culture. You will receive a competitive starting salary with annual raises, a pension, 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) and a variety of voluntary benefits through the TotalReward portal. The apprenticeship offers continuous learning, support from managers and mentors, opportunities beyond day‑to‑day duties, social activities, and a confidential 24‑hour counselling service, all within an inclusive, respectful workplace. • Work on live projects, receiving on‑the‑job training from engineering experts while earning. • Competitive starting salary (£15,846) with annual pay rises and pension. • 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) and a range of voluntary benefits via the TotalReward portal. • Continuous learning and development supported by managers, mentors, and fellow apprentices. • Access to an independent 24‑hour confidential counselling service.

Work Environment

Onsite

Interview Process

-assessment centres in april