Job Description

Fitter – Assembly and Test

Full Time 4 Shift Overlay Shift (47.6% for Overlay Shift)

Derby

Why join Rolls-Royce?

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Fitter within the Assembly & Test - Derby.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to contribute to our business objective of delivering Modules & Engines on time to a high specification for the customer, whilst operating in accordance with safety requirements and within established procedures.

• Fitting of engine components and/or modules as directed by engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Raising non-conformance issues.
• Working to set deadlines to achieve performance targets and Customer delivery commitments
• Working in a compliant manner to ensure that products are built to the correct technical and quality specifications.
• Participating in continual review and improvement processes for the business to identify best practice.
• Ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained in the workplace.

Position qualifications:

• Completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship* and an NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Preferred requirements:

• Be able to demonstrate experience in using a variety of engineering equipment and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply instructions correctly to achieve required product quality.
• Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate relevant fitting experience of engine components.
• PC literacy is essential.
• Knowledge of lean principles and process basics.
• Manual handling essential due to the nature of the job.

*Please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with/next to your CV.

Why 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, you'll 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.

Regional Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave.
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce & Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.

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 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 Derby Works 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.

For further information please contact: Ali Zulfi

Recruiter: Andy Walsh – andy.walsh2@Rolls-Royce.com

Job Category

Factory Staff

Posting Date

01 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date

05 Jun 2026