Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance EngineerFull time, shift work (24/6, 12h shifts)Bristol 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.What you will be doingWe have several new interesting opportunities for Maintenance Engineers/Service Technicians to join our team in Bristol.In this role, you will be performing electrical/mechanical diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on manufacturing assets and associated production equipment in production or assembly & test facilities. You will also provide support to the Manufacturing Services Leader and Manufacturing Services Engineer to ensure the objectives are delivered. You will work at either the Machine shop or the Foundry which are at the leading edge of manufacturing, producing both Equiax and Single Crystal Nozzle Guide Vanes for our exciting range of Rolls-Royce Civil and Defence products.We pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs. We’re a leading global player in the defence aero engine market. We’re proud to be part of the pathway to net zero as we power society for generations to come.Responsibilities You will be responsible for diagnostics, repairs and maintenance of manufacturing assets such as CNC machines and all the associated production equipment. You will:Carry out routine, reactive, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks across a broad range of manufacturing assets and equipment.Ensure that manufacturing equipment is safe, available and capable for use when required.Read and interpret machinery and component drawings, circuit/logic diagrams and schematics, maintenance manuals, and parts catalogues to enable maintenance and diagnostics.Identify and recommend improvements to production equipment and maintenance procedures. Research and implement improvements.Coordinate preventive and planned corrective maintenance activities with Production Staff. Regularly communicate and interface with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Production Operators.Support effective induction of new team members and cross-training of other team members.Who we are looking forBeing a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.Time-served advanced engineering apprenticeship with NVQ level 3 or equivalent (to support your application, please attach a photocopy of your apprenticeship completion certificate next to your CV)Experience of preventative maintenance, routine maintenance and inspection on producing plant and equipment such as machine tools, Vacuum Furnace repair and maintenance, as well as Chemical Process lines would be preferable.Willingness to undertake projects/continuous improvement activities.Understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pneumatics principles and operation.Understanding of the applicable health and safety standards and regulationsOur 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.Closing Date: 28th August 2026As 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 CategoryManufacturing Services - Factory StaffPosting Date24 Aug 2026; 00:08Posting End Date28 Aug 2026

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