Engineering Modern Apprenticeship\n\nDuration: 4 years\n\nStarting Salary: £17,595\n\nLocation: Thurso\n\nAt 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.\u202F\u202F\u202F \n \n\nBy 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.\u202F \n\nPosition summary:\n\nFor over 60 years weâve provided the power for the UK Royal Navyâs nuclear submarine fleet, and at our site near Thurso we operate and manage the Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Our apprentices play a vital role in helping us keep the UK safe.\n\nJoin us and you can expect outstanding career support from day one, debt-free qualifications, and the chance to build an amazing career in a friendly, supportive environment where you can be yourself and be your best.\n\nWhat youâll be doing:\n\nIn your first year, youâll gain a strong foundation in the practical skills you need. Over the following three years, youâll broaden and deepen your knowledge through a range of attachments within our Submarines business all the while working towards completing your Apprenticeship Standard and gaining relevant engineering qualifications.\n\nThis 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.\n\nYouâll be working on live projects and earn as you learn through formal training as well as practical experience Youâll develop specialist skills in your chosen area:\n\nMechanical Fitter: Follow detailed instructions and technical drawings to assemble mechanical systems for nuclear submarines and its support facilities, using hand and machine tools and measuring equipment.\n\nInstrument Technician: We use instruments to measure pressure, temperature, radiation, and chemical properties. Learn how to install, maintain, and repair defects on the equipment that is vital to our operations.\n\nElectrical Technician: Do detailed and specialist work installing, testing and\nadjusting electrical systems and repairing any issues in the wiring of our buildings, machines, and other equipment. Youâll need a minimum of four National 5s in Maths, English and Physics/Engineering Science, plus one other technical subject at grade A-C.