Rolls-Royce
Manufacturing Services Leader
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Job Description
Manufacturing Services Leader - GCAP
Location
Bristol
Job Type
Onsite
Grade
Management level C
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 believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
About the Role
As a Manufacturing Services Leader GCAP, you will report to the Vice President Manufacturing Services to ensure the organization's objectives and goals are delivered.
You will take responsibility for defining and implementing the Manufacturing Services strategy in a new secure aerospace facility on the Bristol site. You will support projects throughout the facility design and construction phases, progressing to reliable daily operations. This role will involve recruiting a team to deliver benchmark-setting asset care in a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to help shape and define the Equipment Management strategy for a brand-new facility. E.g. Maintenance Planning, Statutory compliance, Managing Service Providers, and Reliability studies.
- Work with Capability Acquisition teams to understand the equipment and machinery requirements. Be part of the down-selection process to ensure the equipment will be safe and capable for operations.
- Building a maintenance team to deliver high levels of asset availability, reliability, and legislative compliance.
- Leading the population of the Computerised Maintenance Management System, building a critical spare parts inventory, and finalising service level agreements.
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Position Qualifications
- NVQ 4/5
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in manufacturing / engineering environments and the associated plant & equipment.
- Proven track record in leading a maintenance team.
- Ability to use CMMS to track and improve maintenance key performance indicators.
Preferred Requirements
- Process Safety Knowledge.
- Understanding and experience of Reliability engineering principles.
- NEBOSH certificate.
Security Clearance
This role will require you to hold a Developed Vetting (DV). To start, you will require a minimum Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.
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Compensation
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Application Process
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Our Vision
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.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Rolls-Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Contact Information
Grade: Management level C
For further information, please contact:
Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com
Job Category
Manufacturing Services
Posting Details
- Posting Date: 03 Sept 2026; 00:09
- Posting End Date: 16 Sept 2026
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