Rolls-Royce
Manufacturing Services Technician - Mechanical
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Job Description
Manufacturing Services Technician - Electrician
Location: Derby
Employment Type: Full time - 3 shift pattern
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.
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Services Technician - Electrician is responsible for performing Electrical installations, repairs and maintenance on manufacturing assets and all associated production equipment.
What you will be doing:
- Perform a range of routine, reactive, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks across a broad range of manufacturing assets and production & experimental equipment across a plant, site or business, ensuring that all outputs are safe, available and capable for use when required.
- Utilise hand tools and test equipment to deliver customer requirements.
- Use drawings & data to inform and implement the most effective approach towards capable electrical systems.
- Collect, organise, and analyse data in support of Key Performance Indicators for the Manufacturing Services Department as required.
- Read and interpret machinery and plant drawings, electrical schematics, maintenance manuals, and parts catalogues to enable customer requirements to be met.
- Identify and recommend improvements to electrical procedures. Research and implement improvements.
- Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimise the electrical installation / maintenance strategy.
- Coordinate workload and electrical activities with customers, regularly communicating and interfacing with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, Design Engineers, Maintenance Team members and Production Operators.
- Coordinate their activities with Production Staff, regularly communicating and interfacing with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Production Operators.
- Work with site Manufacturing Engineers to help understand and restore equipment performance to standard.
- Work alongside/support equipment OEM and Design engineers.
- Consistently support asset maintenance activities in order to ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and reliable to a high-performance standard.
- Utilise problem solving skills and ability to make sound recommendations based on judgement, training and previous experience.
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Position Qualifications:
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant Electrotechnical time served apprenticeship
- Current BS7671 Certificate (currently 18th Edition)
Preferred Requirements:
- Basic IT literacy
- Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations
- Able to work to engineering drawing
- Good understanding of Electrical Installations and maintenance operations
Regional Benefits:
- Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
- Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
- Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
- Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
- Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
- Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
- Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.
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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.
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.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Closing Date: 3rd August
For further information, please contact: Adam Whalley – adam.whalley@rolls-royce.com
Job Category
Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff
Posting Date
20 Jul 2026; 00:07
Posting End Date
02 Aug 2026
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