Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to recruit record number of apprentices

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is offering a record number of places on its apprenticeship programme for 2022. Applications are now open for a total of 37 places, making this the largest intake since the scheme’s inception in 2006.

The number of places available is up by more than 15% on the previous record set in 2020, reflecting the company’s strong business performance, new model launches, including Ghost and its Black Badge variant, and the advent of a new generation of all-electric vehicles headed by the recently-announced Spectre.

Apprentices will spend two to four years at the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, combining paid work and training with part-time study at local colleges and universities. Throughout their time and depending on the apprenticeship they undertake, candidates will work towards an NVQ Level 3 qualification, an HNC, HND or a degree, fully funded by the company.

As well as craft-based training in Assembly, Interior Surface, Surface Finish, Interior Trim or Total Vehicle Quality Management, there are opportunities to work in non-production roles. All apprentices undertake placements across various departments to experience different aspects of the business and widen their network of contacts. They also benefit from mentors, support networks and excellent benefits. Most remain with the company on completing their training, with many former apprentices now occupying senior supervisory, technical and management roles.

All applicants take part in a well-established selection process designed to assess their individual strengths, aptitudes, personal qualities and potential. The successful candidates will join the company in September 2022.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös said, “An apprenticeship is an incredibly attractive proposition for the many individuals who prefer to learn by doing. As well as enabling them to gain practical skills and formal qualifications, we give them real responsibility, helping them to develop self-confidence and positive attitudes that will stay with them for life.”

Candidates for all apprenticeship positions should apply online at:

www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/careers

Applications close at 12.00pm on 20 February 2022.