Job Description

Maintenance Service Technician

Full time

Derby

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

A Manufacturing Service Technician role have arisen within the Precision Machining Facility. The Precision Machining Facility is at the forefront of advanced Turbine blade design and manufacture to support civil and defence aerospace applications and meeting demands of new engine product introduction and aftermarket services.

As a Maintenance Engineer you must have knowledge and experience with working on electrical/electronic systems, control systems and have mechanical experience working with high precision equipment.

What you will be doing:

As a Maintenance Engineer you will work as part of an established team accountable for maintaining a range of complex machines and equipment, undertaking Planned Preventive Maintenance, fault finding, diagnostics & repairs and improvements on a range of manufacturing machines including Computer Numerically Controlled machine tools, robot cells, automated plant, high speed Electro Discharge Machines and all associated ancillary equipment and production plant.

• Performing detailed preventive planned maintenance in accordance with equipment schedules/requirements. Carrying out time constrained fault diagnosis (including root cause analysis) and repair of equipment as well as using the Computerised Maintenance Management System for data capture.
• Consistently interfacing with Operations, the Manufacturing Services Leader and the Manufacturing Services Engineer/s to deliver a professional engineering service.
• Work closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers and service providers to support service contracts on plant and machinery including the supervision and risk review of contractors.
• Actively working to drive adherence to the company Health and Safety requirements whilst adhering to the corporate HSE control standards and company policies. And Liaise with the onsite spares integrator to ensure spares inventory reflects operational demands with minimal inventory.

Position Qualifications:

• A time-served engineering apprenticeship in a multi-skilled, electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering discipline and NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience and qualifications.

Preferred Requirements:

• A maintenance professional with high standards of electrical and mechanical knowledge with experience of fault diagnosis and rectification, carrying out planned maintenance activities and implementing improvements.
• Experience of working on electro-mechanical equipment, including knowledge of fault finding, diagnostics, interrogation and rectification of PLC's, multi-axes CNC machine tools, robotic systems, and control systems.
• Flexibility and adaptability are key to meeting the ever-changing business requirements. A proactive thinker, with a positive attitude and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels is key.
• A good level of computer literacy, training for specific systems will be provided.

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

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.

Closing Date: 23rd January 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

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