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Machinist
Bristol
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Machinist to join the ShadowWorks team within Defence in Bristol.
As a machinist within the team you will play a key part in manufacturing parts and tooling across the Defence portfolio and across the wider R-R portfolio of projects and products to meet our customers requirements. This will be predominantly one off parts for development type projects although flight parts for production will occasionally also be worked. We are looking for a competent CNC machinist in both turning and 5 axis milling including setting as well as operating. Manual turning and milling machining competence is also required. Also desirable is EDM & grinding competence.
Around the world around the clock we provide the power and support our customers need to fulfil their missions.
At Rolls Royce we are pioneers of power. We dont just imagine great possibilities we push boundaries at every stage and bring our innovative ideas to life through impressive engineering.
Were the second largest global provider of defence aero engine products and services globally with 16000 military engines. Rolls Royce has customers in more than 150 countries comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers 160 armed forces and more than 5000 power and nuclear customers. From combat to transport from trainers to helicopters our engines and pioneering service solutions ensure that our Defence customers have world leading engine technology available whatever the mission demands.
Throughout our proud history weve discovered pioneers come in many forms not least through the individual traits displayed by our people. Join us and you can bring yourself to work every day - in an environment of collaboration continuous learning and respect.
Join us and well provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive digital-first culture that invests in you gives you a platform for continuous learning and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.
Working with Rolls-Royce youll be working with high performing individuals teams & departments Rolls-Royce are willing to put employees through additional training where required to further your knowledge & experience.
Within Rolls-Royce there are always opportunities to develop your skill set in different areas of the business.
We offer excellent development a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office home or another remote location. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons frequency will depend on business needs nature of role what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.
What you will be doing:
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturers instructions and troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Mount working devices parts machine components and cutting tools correctly according to instructions specifications and quality standards & Check whether finished components meet quality standards.
- Ensure all tools are maintained and are in calibration and find out why machines are not at peak performance fixing errors and contributing to continuous improvement.
- Complete relevant documentation (quality operation data sheets maintenance reports etc.) & Work with ME and designers to determine best solutions for manufacturability.
Who we are looking for:
- You will have a completed a recognised Engineering apprenticeship and hold a relevant NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- Previous Machining experience- set tooling cutting gauges and into the machining cycle.
- Mechanical and Technical Skills- an understanding of CAD/ CAM technology ability to read and interpret engineering drawings have a good awareness of HS&E (health safety and environment) requirements and process improvements.
- Good maths attention to detail and problem-solving skills & the ability to programme in Mazatrol and OSP (both conversational programming languages) would be highly desirable.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here
Grade: Works Level C
Closing Date: 13/08/25
For further information please contact: Chris Jefferies
Job Category
Factory StaffPosting Date
30 Jul 2025; 00:07Posting End Date
12 Aug 2025Employment Type
Full-Time
