Product Make

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Product Make Operator

Derby - Onsite

Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Make Operator to join our HP Turbine Blade Machining Facility in Derby.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering production blades in line with committed requirements and prescribed manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in ensuring the facility maximises its contribution to the success of Turbine Systems while consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

What you will be doing:

As Enterprise architect you will be operating flexibly across manufacturing processes as defined for component production:

• Supporting machine tools to ensure effective and efficient operation (e.g. part loading/unloading inspection consumable management).
• Managing cell workflow to ensure the Kanban system operates as designed and production schedules are met.
• Inspecting output from cells and responding appropriately to any errors in line with defined procedures.
• Providing team leadership coaching and support where required including undertaking additional responsibilities.
• Maintaining the cell working environment to optimum standards.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team to produce high-quality products and support continuous improvement activities.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Understanding of production processes and adherence to technical instructions or manufacturing packages.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take ownership of quality outputs.
• Experience supporting or operating machinery in a production setting is desirable.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles such as Kanban.
• Experience in inspection and quality control processes.
• Ability to identify issues and respond in line with defined procedures.
• Experience in coaching mentoring or supporting team members.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.

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 youll 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.

We offer excellent development opportunities a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus employee support assistance and employee discounts.

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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being athigh 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 GBR - DbyTurbFacility (DAN) A-0.

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.

Closing Date: Midnight 5th May 2026

People Leader: Joseph Dale

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