ROXUK00083 – Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship

Roxel is an Anglo-French company that designs, develops and manufactures solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Its operations are spread across several sites in the UK and France and it has an annual turnover of about £100M and nearly 700 staff.

We currently have two vacancies for Chemistry Degree Apprenticeships, one within the Energetics and Materials team, and the other within the Test and Evaluation team.

Both apprenticeships will be working alongside a team of scientists, as well as colleagues within the wider production/engineering teams.

The role will include training within the explosive laboratory, performing routine analysis including:-

• Infrared spectroscopy
• Karl Fischer Testing
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Gravimetric Analysis
• Gas Chromatography
• Mechanical Testing
• Thermal Analysis
• Many other techniques

There will then be the opportunity within the Energetics and Materials team to work on research programmes and develop and understand key materials.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to develop their skills and build a career at Roxel UK. You will gain an overall awareness and appreciation of the defence industry by supporting key areas such as design, development and manufacturing of rocket motors as well as developing specific skills in a lab-based environment, developing knowledge in the materials and energetics used to produce the products we make.

The Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship will be delivered by Manchester Metropolitan University.

Entry Requirements

At least five GCSE passes (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 or above. They are also required to have achieved at least two subjects at A Level (or equivalent), including Chemistry / Biology. Alternatively, applicants must have completed a Level 3 Laboratory Technical Apprenticeship in a relevant science discipline.

Delivery

The course is delivered remotely online, so the canidate must be able to feel comfortable with this type of tuition.  You will be allocated projects to complete on the Roxel site.

You will attend also attend a two-day induction at the University, and also a week-long residential at their campus in central Manchester once a year, in addition to a two-day mini-residential in the first year.

A University coach and a workplace supervisor  will undertake regular progress reviews and support apprentices in their work and studies.

Duration

The degree is part time over 4 years.

Qualification

Upon successful completion, you will have achieved BSc (Hons) Chemical Science degree, as well as a Level 6 degree apprenticeship

Start Date

The University offers start dates in September 2024

The successful candidate will need to be a good communicator, have good IT Skills and be a team player. We expect positive attitude, self-motivation and enthusiasm. As the course will be delivered online, the successful candidate will have to be highly motivated and organised.

How to apply

Please follow the application process below to send us your CV and motivation letter.

Please note: Obtaining a Security Clearance is a requirement of employment at Roxel UK. Please check guidelines by looking on the below link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels