About the Company & Graduate Programme
Rolls-Royce is a pre-eminent industrial technology company, pioneering the power that matters to connect, power, and protect society. With a significant UK footprint and a global reach spanning civil aerospace, defence, and power systems, we are at the forefront of the energy transition and digital innovation. Our culture is defined by curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, providing solutions that power some of the world's most critical infrastructure.
This graduate intake is pivotal to our mission of achieving net-zero by 2050. As an Operations & Supply Chain graduate, you will be embedded within the teams that keep our global supply networks resilient and efficient. You will contribute to large-scale engineering projects and process improvements that define how we deliver high-integrity products to our customers. We are looking for the next generation of leaders who are ready to challenge the status quo and drive industrial efficiency.
What You'll Do & Key Responsibilities
- Rotate across diverse operational areas including logistics, production planning, procurement, and quality assurance to understand the full lifecycle of aerospace components.
- Lead data-driven continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify bottlenecks and optimise production throughput.
- Collaborate with senior engineering stakeholders to integrate new digital supply chain tools and AI-driven predictive analytics into our daily reporting.
- Manage relationships with external global suppliers, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards, compliance requirements, and delivery timelines.
- Support the implementation of sustainable sourcing strategies to reduce our carbon footprint across the extended manufacturing network.
- Prepare and present performance briefings to senior leadership, providing actionable insights derived from real-time operational data.
- Participate in cross-functional site visits to monitor assembly processes and ensure alignment between design specifications and manufacturing capability.
Who We Are Looking For & Candidate Eligibility
- Degree Disciplines: Candidates holding or expecting a 2:1 or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Data Science, or Business Operations.
- Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to interpret complex data sets, identify trends, and provide logical recommendations to solve real-world problems.
- Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to overcoming operational challenges, demonstrating resilience and creative thinking under pressure.
- Teamwork: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse, cross-functional project teams.
- Digital Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/PowerPoint) and a keen interest in adopting new software systems or programming languages like Python or PowerBI.
- Right to Work: Must have the unconditional right to work in the UK; Rolls-Royce provides visa sponsorship for successful candidates where eligibility criteria are met.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for professional engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
Graduate Training, Rotations & Mentorship
Our 24-month programme is meticulously structured to accelerate your professional development. Through four six-month rotations, you will experience different facets of the business, ranging from shop-floor logistics management to strategic procurement negotiations. This ensures you gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex interdependencies within an aerospace organisation while identifying your long-term career specialisation.
To ensure your success, you will be paired with a dedicated senior mentor who will guide your professional growth and help you navigate the business. Furthermore, we invest heavily in your formal education; you will be supported to achieve professional qualifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) or CEng status, depending on your development path, alongside internal training modules focused on leadership, project management, and operational excellence.
Salary, Bonus & Benefits Package
- Base Salary: Competitive starting salary of £35,000 per annum, with regular reviews based on performance.
- Bonus: Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
- Pension: Generous defined contribution pension scheme with company matching up to 12%.
- Leave: 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays, with an option to purchase additional days.
- Healthcare: Comprehensive private medical insurance for you and discounted rates for family members.
- Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programmes, mental health support, and gym memberships.
- Flexibility: Hybrid working allowance provided to support your home office setup during remote working days.
- Relocation: Financial relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to the London area.
Recruitment Stages & How to Apply
- Online Application: Submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your motivation for joining Rolls-Royce through our careers portal.
- Gamified Assessments: Complete our online cognitive and situational judgement tests designed to evaluate your problem-solving skills and cultural alignment.
- Video Interview: An on-demand, pre-recorded digital interview where you will answer a series of competency-based questions at your own pace.
- Virtual Assessment Centre: Participate in our final-stage assessment consisting of a group exercise, a role-specific case study, and a technical presentation to senior leadership.
We operate on a rolling application basis, so we strongly encourage early submission to avoid disappointment, as spaces fill rapidly throughout the academic year.