Manufacturing Services Technician - Mechanical

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Job Title: Manufacturing Services Technician - Mechanical
(Machine Tool Maintenance - Mechanical)
Working Pattern: Full Time - Shift Working - 3 Shift Pattern
Working location: Bristol (non-hybrid role)

This position is being advertised to form a pipeline of candidates for current and future positions within Defence, therefore applicants should not expect feedback immediately. However, we will endeavour to review your CV in a timely manner.

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 provide support to the Manufacturing Services Leader and Manufacturing Services Engineers to ensure the organisation's objectives and goals are delivered.

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.
The role will be in our Defence business, supporting our Engine Build operations.
We'll 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.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include 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 approx 0715-1545, followed by 2 weeks of nightshift approx 2220-0735, followed by 2 weeks of afternoon shift approx 1530-2230. Averaging 37.5 Hours per week.
Local agreements apply and can be discussed in person during interview if successful in reaching this stage. This does attract a shift premium

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
* Put safety first - ensuring our equipment is operating to the highest standard and 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 what we said we would to our customers.
* Develop yourself - There is a wide range of equipment to work with. As your knowledge, experience and qualifications grow there is a career path to follow.

Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
To be successful in this role you will need to have a breadth of experience that you can call upon in mechanical maintenance and installation work.
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant Mechanical / Maintenance time served apprenticeship
- Experience working on Machine tools - e.g. Okuma, Mazak, DANOBAT Newall, DMGs
- Experience fault finding and working on safety critical equipment such as machine tools, chemical process lines or similar
- Able to work to engineering drawings, with a good understanding of Mechanical Principles, Installation and Maintenance Operations
- Experience or qualified to work on steam systems is desirable.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already 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.

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: 12/01/26

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.

Job Category

Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff

Posting Date

05 Jan 2026; 00:01

Posting End Date

11 Jan 2026