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Job Description
Engine Fitter
Location: Derby
Type: Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of Engine Fitters within Rolls Royce at our Derby location.
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, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth.
Key accountabilities:
- 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.
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Qualifications required:
Candidates must hold a recognised time-served apprenticeship within a Mechanical Engineering discipline, together with a Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, SVQ, IMI or NVQ). Evidence of these qualifications must be provided prior to the interview.
- As a Skilled Fitter you must 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.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is desirable but not essential.
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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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Closing date: 29th July 2026
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
Factory Staff
Posting Date
22 Jul 2026; 00:07
Posting End Date
28 Jul 2026
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