A Strategic Leap Forward for Engineering in the East Midlands

Rolls-Royce’s plans for a new manufacturing services facility at its Sinfin A site in Derby represent far more than just a structural upgrade. This is a powerful, strategic investment that reinforces Derby’s position as a global centre for engineering excellence and delivers substantial benefits across our industry, from skills development to supply chain resilience.

Securing Our Engineering Future

This continuous commitment to modernising core infrastructure is critical for the long-term health of UK engineering. The new facility, with its emphasis on energy efficiency and modern standards, sets a vital benchmark for the entire sector.

Global Competitiveness

By ensuring our anchor companies operate with state-of-the-art facilities, we secure the future of high-value manufacturing here in the East Midlands, allowing us to compete effectively on the global stage for next-generation programmes.

Driving Modernisation

This move signals that investment in sustainable, modern plant is non-negotiable. It encourages the many companies within the supply chain to modernise their own operations to align with the new standards set by industry leaders.

Fueling Recruitment and Skills

Perhaps the most significant benefit lies in the impact on our talent pipeline. This long-term investment acts as a magnet for the best and brightest. 

Job Creation

The commitment underpins the creation of hundreds of new, high-skilled, secure roles across manufacturing, design, and engineering disciplines. These are careers that strengthen our communities and elevate the regional skill base. 

However, the consideration is what impact will this have on Rolls Royce’s own supply chain?

Skills Development

The confidence generated by this investment directly supports critical initiatives like the Nuclear Skills Academy. By fostering a structured pipeline that trains thousands of apprentices, we are proactively addressing the national skills shortage and ensuring we have the expertise needed for our future projects.

Strengthening the Supply Chain

As a key regional employer, Rolls-Royce’s investment creates a powerful multiplier effect that benefits businesses of all sizes.

SME Opportunities

Construction, equipment provision, and the subsequent operational support for the facility generate substantial contracts for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), providing the stability they need to invest in their own people and technology.

Economic Stability

The concentration of high-skilled employment and reliable contracts underpins regional economic stability. It ensures that the East Midlands remains a vibrant hub for advanced technology and manufacturing innovation.

This expansion is a clear vote of confidence in our regional workforce and the future of British engineering. It’s a vital step in ensuring the East Midlands continues to lead the way in advanced technology for decades to come.

EMBS Engineering is strategically placed to support this advanced manufacturing market and the associated period of growth. Our support extends beyond our core Recruitment expertise; we also offer crucial additional services such as developing bespoke talent strategies, improving our partners’ employer brands and Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and providing essential education and training for hiring managers and recruitment stakeholders. This training focuses on the new reality of interviewing and the key considerations needed to secure top talent. Furthermore, our strong partnerships with local training providers mean we are perfectly positioned to provide holistic support, ensuring that SMEs in particular are equipped with both the personnel and the strategic framework necessary to thrive during this exciting phase of regional expansion and modernisation.

For more information on how we can help you or to book a consultation email james@embstalent.co.uk