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Maintenance Fitter
Full Time (3 shift pattern m/n/a 22%)
Derby
Why Rolls-Royce:
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.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey
Well provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive innovative culture that invests in you gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
We have an exciting opportunity within the Manufacturing Services function of the Civil Aerospace Assembly & Test organisation for an individual to join the team as a Maintenance Fitter reporting to the Manufacturing Services Leaders.
Our civil aerospace business powers over 30 types of commercial aircraft. We have an outstanding reputation in all sectors of the market wide body narrow body and corporate and regional aircraft and we support customers in nearly every country across the globe. From helicopters and general aviation aircraft to business jets and the worlds largest airliners we offer the industrys broadest range of fact over 30000 Rolls-Royce engines are currently in service with 650 airlines freight operators and lessors and 4000 corporate operators.
Civil Aerospace Operations (CAOps) are responsible for the assembly and testing of Production Repair and Experimental engines. Within CAOps Manufacturing Services provide the maintenance and repair function for Plant Equipment and Facilities within the Derby estate.
Responsibilities:
The role is responsible for the mechanical maintenance and repair of Test Experimental and Production facilities equipment plant control systems and machine tools. Within the team a certain amount of temporary and permanent Mechanical Installation is also undertaken.
- You will interface effectively with Customers Suppliers and Manufacturing Services team members to optimise the overall performance of the Assembly and Test organisation.
- Working on production equipment which is used to manufacture the aircraft engines.
- Responsible for the planned maintenance and reactive maintenance on all build line equipment and engine test facilities.
- Working with pumps motors gear boxes hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Position qualifications and requirements:
Applications are welcomed from individuals who have served a recognised maintenance or mechanical apprenticeship.
- You will be keen to work safely in a modern team based environment and possess a can do mentality and good problem solving skills.
- You will hold a recognised time-served apprenticeship including City and Guilds NVQ3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline.
- You must be able to demonstrate experience in using a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- You will have a professional and flexible attitude with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
- You will be self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
- It is essential that you have an up-to-date working knowledge of health safety and environmental procedures including COSHH.
- Comfortable working at height
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be DDH3
This job is advertised at the grades shown and this is the desired operating level for this role.
We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
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: DDH3
Closing Date: 6th November 2025
For further information please contact: Andrew Kinirey
Recruiter: Alison Haw
Job Category
Factory StaffPosting Date
24 Oct 2025; 00:10Posting End Date
06 Nov 2025
Key Skills
- DME
- Anatomy Knowledge
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- Fire Sprinkler Fitting
- Physiology Knowledge
- Tube Bending
- OSHA
- Fabrication
- Pipe Threading
- Welding
- Geometry
- Power Tools
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