Manufacturing Services Technician - Mechanical

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Manufacturing Services Technician – Mechanical

Full Time – Shift Working – 3 Shift Pattern

Bristol (non-hybrid role)

The Manufacturing Services Technician – Mechanical is responsible for performing mechanical fault‑finding, repairs and maintenance on a variety of production assets and all associated ancillary equipment. There is a breadth of assets including machine tools and chemical process lines. You will work alongside other skilled tradesmen to support the Manufacturing Services Leader and Manufacturing Services Engineers to ensure the organisation’s objectives and goals are delivered.

Rolls‑Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. The role will be in our Defence business, supporting our Engine Build operations.

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. As part of the shift working agreement, you would be expected to carry out 2 weeks of dayshift (0715‑1545), followed by 2 weeks of night shift (2220‑0735), followed by 2 weeks of afternoon shift (1530‑2230). Averaging 37.5 hours per week. Local agreements apply and can be discussed.

This does attract a shift premium.

• Put safety first – ensuring our equipment operates to the highest standard and is available when our customers require.
• Make a difference – working directly in our Engine Build facility, you will be an important part of our team and critical to delivering on our promises to customers.
• Develop yourself – there is a wide range of equipment to work with. As your knowledge, experience and qualifications grow, a clear career path is available.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant Mechanical / Maintenance apprenticeship.
• Experience working on machine tools – e.g. Okuma, Mazak, DANOBAT Newall, DMG.
• Experience fault‑finding and working on safety‑critical equipment such as machine tools, chemical process lines or similar.
• Ability to work to engineering drawings with a good understanding of mechanical principles, installation and maintenance operations.
• Experience or qualification to work on steam systems is desirable.

To work for the Rolls‑Royce Defence business an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls‑Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD‑approved cases, a dual national.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

12/01/26