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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Maintenance Engineer

Salary Range
£41,186 - £45,198
£3,432 - £3,767 / mo

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Bristol, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

Full time, shift work (24/6, 12h shifts)

Bristol (site-based role)

Why Rolls-Royce?

We have several new interesting opportunities for Maintenance Engineers/Service Technicians to join our team in Bristol.

In this role, you will be performing electrical/mechanical diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on manufacturing assets and associated production equipment in production or assembly & test facilities. You will also provide support to the Manufacturing Services Leader and Manufacturing Services Engineer to ensure the objectives are delivered.

You will work at either the Machine shop or the Foundry which are at the leading edge of manufacturing, producing both Equiax and Single Crystal Nozzle Guide Vanes for our exciting range of Rolls-Royce Civil and Defence products.

We pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs. We’re a leading global player in the defence aero engine market. We’re proud to be part of the pathway to net zero as we power society for generations to come.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

This is an interesting opportunity to work in world-class engineering environment.

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

Your needs are as unique as you are, so we encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.

What you will be doing:

You will be responsible for diagnostics, repairs and maintenance of manufacturing assets such as CNC machines and all the associated production equipment. You will:

  • Carry out routine, reactive, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks across a broad range of manufacturing assets and equipment.

  • Ensure that manufacturing equipment is safe, available and capable for use when required.

  • Read and interpret machinery and component drawings, circuit/logic diagrams and schematics, maintenance manuals, and parts catalogues to enable maintenance and diagnostics.

  • Identify and recommend improvements to production equipment and maintenance procedures. Research and implement improvements.

  • Coordinate preventive and planned corrective maintenance activities with Production Staff. Regularly communicate and interface with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Production Operators.

  • Support effective induction of new team members and cross-training of other team members.

Who we are looking for

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

  • Time-served advanced engineering apprenticeship with NVQ level 3 or equivalent (to support your application, please attach a photo copy of your apprenticeship completion certificate the next to your CV).

  • Experience of preventative maintenance, routine maintenance and inspection on producing plant and equipment such as machine tools, Vacuum Furnace repair and maintenance, as well as Chemical Process lines would be preferable.

  • Willingness to undertake projects/continuous improvement activities.

  • Understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pneumatics principles and operation.

  • Basic IT literacy.

  • Understanding of the applicable health and safety standards and regulations.

Join us & Make an impact

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re 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 we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Closing date: 15th June 2023

Job Category

Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff

Posting Date

01 Jun 2023; 00:06

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Maintenance Engineer roles across Rolls-Royce's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Aerospace & Defence.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £41,186 - £45,198 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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