Is it hard to get hired at Rolls-Royce?

Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Rolls-Royce as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Manufacturing Engineer and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Manufacturing Engineer and roles were rated as the easiest.

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based on 1.1K ratings - Updated Jun 21, 2026

Average interview difficulty

Very positive interview experience

How others got an interview

73%
Applied online
Applied online
13%
Campus Recruiting
Campus Recruiting
5%
Recruiter
Recruiter
3%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
3%
In Person
In Person
1%
Other
Other
1%
Staffing Agency
Staffing Agency

Interview search

1,078 interviews

Graduate Engineer Interview

Jan 11, 2018

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Positive experience

Difficult interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Rolls-Royce (Derby, Inglaterra) in Oct 2017

Interview

Online tests followed by assessment centre, the assessment centre great experience, wonderful staff who obviously really enjoy the jobs that they do. The only down side to the day is where I believe I slipped up and that was on the group work, I asked a team member to read out the instructions which he struggled to read whilst the other members just started the work without knowing the full task as they had 'done there research' we failed the task miserably, a better group and I think I would have received an offer.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Showed a picture of an aircraft engine and asked to explain different parts of it

3 Answers

Nuclear Controls Interview

Jan 9, 2018

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Rolls-Royce (Derby, Inglaterra) in Dec 2017

Interview

Got through the online tests to the assessment centre. Had to prepare a 5 minute presentation (4 questions which are given in invitation email). 15 minutes are taken to ask questions around that and Rolls-Royce in general Technical interview lasting an hour Group Exercise

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

1. Why do you feel RR is the perfect place to start your career? 2. Why this role in particular? 3. What are some key areas RR should consider to ensure they remain competitive? 4. External factors the business could improve in? Technical Interview: Starts off with easy questions around your degree: I.e How would you measure the speed of a rotating shaft? Then you are presented with a diagram/graph and asked to explain it (done 3x) Finally, a list of topics is given to you. You chose one topic and explain it in as simple terms as possible (all the topics are quite complex)

1 Answer

Lifecycle Engineer Interview

Dec 26, 2017

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Neutral experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Rolls-Royce (Derby, Inglaterra) in Feb 2017

Interview

Very Long - 3 Hours Asked the base questions and answered all with the knowledge I have The Hiring process was immensely long!! 4 months in total to get from the interview to walking in on day 1. The security process and checks although unbelievably basic took forever! The third party they use are not efficient at all.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

How does a Gas Turbine Engine Work?

1 Answer

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