Chemical Process operator

Rolls-Royce; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Chemical Process Operator for its Derby facility. The role involves operating chemical processing lines for aerospace components, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should demonstrate teamwork skills and have a background in aerospace environments preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent development opportunities

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience of HS&E is preferable.
• Ability to operate chemical processes and follow safety standards.
• Experience in an Aerospace environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate processes including wash, descale and etch of production parts.
• Conduct asset care checks in accordance with process standards.
• Provide guidance to trainees and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Knowledge of Asset care

Interpretation of Manufacturing Instructions

Working to Standard Operating Procedures

Knowledge of Rolls-Royce Health, Safety & Environment policies

Problem-solving

Teamwork

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Job Description

Chemical Process Operator

Full time

Derby

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Chemical Process Operator to join Rolls-Royce Rotatives at the Derby Facility.

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet. We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry – and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world; we’re keeping the world flying.

Working as part of a high performing team, this role will focus on the chemical processing of Compressor shafts, discs and drum assemblies, working to instructions, specifications & standards. As the facility is targeting minimum standards in lean techniques, the role will include integration and delivery of Rolls-Royce Production System (RRPS) tasks which include tasks such as lean Manufacturing, Asset Care, Visual Management and Waste Reduction.

The successful candidate will preferably have experience in an Aerospace environment, be self-motivated and be able to work with little supervision as part of an integrated high performing team.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What You Will Be Doing

When trained, the role requires that the chemical process operator shall:

• Have the skills and knowledge to operate all processes, including, wash, descale and etch of all production parts and daily maintenance of equipment.
• Physical ability in line with manual handling will be required to carry out vat maintenance I.E. make up and top up and disposal of chemical tanks during their operation.
• Operation of the CAPP MES work booking system and have the skills and knowledge to conduct asset care checks in accordance with the applicable process standard.
• Be capable of providing the necessary guidance and/or supervision to trainees and work to the relevant Rolls-Royce Quality & Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures.
• Undertake basic housekeeping tasks, including 5s activity and process compliance.
• Involvement in Improvement activity and Qualified in lifting and slinging, Manual handling & Chemical first aid awareness.
• Responsible for delivery of all the components associated with the team’s accountabilities, the successful applicant must be able to work on their own initiative. Active participation in improvement activities will be required.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. For this role you will need to demonstrate understanding of the appliable health and safety standards and we are looking for someone who is/has:

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

Skills Required

• Given the nature of the area having chemical process lines, experience of HS&E is preferable.
• Knowledge of Asset care.
• Interpretation of Manufacturing Instructions.
• Working to Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Standards & Technique Instructions.
• Knowledge of Rolls-Royce Health, Safety & Environment policies.
  
  

Competencies Required

• A good team worker who is willing to support others.
• Open, trustworthy and reliable.
• Able to solve problems and make decisions without direction.
• Positively influences others.
• Drives for results.
• Able to prioritise.
  
  

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Job Category

Factory Staff

Posting Date

12 Jun 2025; 00:06

Posting End Date

25 Jun 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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