Fitter

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Derby is seeking a skilled Fitter to join the Assembly & Test team. You will fit engine components and modules following engineering drawings and specifications, contributing to on-time delivery and quality.

With an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering and a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, you will interpret drawings, use engineering equipment, and work to lean principles while maintaining a safe, compliant workplace and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship and an NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated fitting experience on engine components preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply instructions to achieve quality.
• PC literacy and knowledge of lean principles.
• Manual handling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fitting of engine components and/or modules per drawings and specs.
• Raising non-conformance issues.
• Meeting deadlines to achieve performance targets and customer delivery commitments.
• Ensuring products are built to correct technical and quality specifications.
• Participating in continual review and improvement processes.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fitting experience

Interpreting drawings

Lean principles

Education

Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3

Tools

Engineering equipment usage

PC literacy

Job description

Job Description

Fitter

Derby

Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Fitter within the Assembly & Test - Derby.

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 champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth.

Key Accountabilities:

• Fitting of engine components and/or modules as directed by engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Raising non-conformance issues.
• Working to set deadlines to achieve performance targets and Customer delivery commitments
• Working in a compliant manner to ensure that products are built to the correct technical and quality specifications.
• Participating in continual review and improvement processes for the business to identify best practice.
• Ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained in the workplace.

Position qualifications:

• Completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship* and an NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification.

Preferred requirements:

• Be able to demonstrate experience in using a variety of engineering equipment and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply instructions correctly to achieve required product quality.
• Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate relevant fitting experience of engine components.
• PC literacy is essential.
• Knowledge of lean principles and process basics.
• Manual handling essential due to the nature of the job.

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.

Closing date: 8th October 2026

As 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.