CNC WFL Operator – 5-Axis Machining, Aerospace Components

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings

Group life assurance

Employee shares program

Employee assistance

Live Well programmes

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Derby is recruiting for CNC Machinist WFL Operators to join the Mainline Shafts team. You will operate state-of-the-art WFL/CNC machines, interpret drawings, and ensure high-quality shaft components across engine projects.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive improvement in manufacturing processes. Experience with aerospace components, Siemens controls, and 5-axis machines is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed an advanced modern engineering apprenticeship and an NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Prior experience with aerospace components would be preferable.
• Clear understanding of drawing interpretation, calibration, dimensional and visual inspection.

Responsibilities

• Operate Rolls-Royce machining platforms to produce shaft components across major engine projects.
• Interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications and use inspection tools to verify quality.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvements in manufacturing.

Skills

Machining operations

Drawing interpretation

Quality inspection

Time management

Education

Advanced modern engineering apprenticeship

NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3

Tools

Siemens controls

WFL 5-axis machine centres

Job description

Rolls-Royce plc in Derby is recruiting for CNC Machinist WFL Operators to join the Mainline Shafts team. You will operate state-of-the-art WFL/CNC machines, interpret drawings, and ensure high-quality shaft components across engine projects.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive improvement in manufacturing processes. Experience with aerospace components, Siemens controls, and 5-axis machines is preferred.