Rolls-Royce
CNC Machinist WFL Operator
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CNC Machinist WFL Operator
Full time
Derby
What you will be doing:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of WFL Operators to join our team in Mainline Shafts (DSFT), within the Rotatives Supply Chain Unit.
You will operate in a busy, world-class engineering and manufacturing environment and be responsible for delivering against weekly targets to meet customer requirements.
Your role as a WFL machine operator will involve working on some of the latest machining platforms in Rolls Royce producing various shaft components across all the major engine projects. Your role will also involve working with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvement activities within our manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Work to Rolls-Royce Technical Instructions and program manuals to deliver consistent, high-quality machining across a variety of different components and product families.
- Operate a variety of Inspection equipment, including machine probing, micrometers, plug gauges.
- The interpretation of manufacturing drawings, customer drawings, and written specifications.
- The assessment of whether the quality of components produced within the facility meets the required standards.
- Work within a team to effectively resolve quality issues and ensure your work is being completed to plan.
Preferred requirements:
- Completed an advanced modern engineering apprenticeship* and an NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification, with previous experience with aerospace components would be preferable.
- Prior experience on WFL, 5-axis machine centres, and/or Siemens controls would be preferable.
- Clear and demonstrated understanding of drawing interpretation, calibration, dimensional, and visual inspection.
- Looking for candidates who are pro-active and patient individuals that are capable of managing their time effectively.
- *Please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with/next to your CV.
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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.
Within 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.
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.
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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: Philip Adam/ Damien Garbett
Recruiter: Andy Walsh – andy.walsh2@Rolls-Royce.com
Job Category: Factory Staff
Posting Date: 06 Oct 2026; 00:10
Posting End Date: 12 Oct 2026
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