Grain Size Inspector

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings Trust

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

Employee Shares

Digital GP

EAP and Live Well

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Grain Size Inspector for a Derby-based, 3-shift pattern role in its Precision Casting Facility. The role focuses on ensuring turbine casting blades meet strict inspection standards while maintaining high-quality industry practices.

Key duties include working safely in a team, contributing to process improvements, and adhering to radiation safety requirements. Applicants with basic computer literacy and strong teamwork can thrive in this role, with full training

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work flexibly and proactively to resolve problems within the area.
• Reliable and honest with good communication within a team.
• Able to work in teams and follow safety rules, including radiation safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Operate within a team to meet customer requirements.
• Adhere to health and safety standards, including radiation safety.
• Continuously seek process and product improvements to meet quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Basic computer literacy

Previous experience advantageous

Job description

Job Description Grain Size Inspector 3 Shift pattern 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 believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

The grain size inspector is responsible to ensure that the turbine casting blades meet the strict inspection requirement imposed by Engineering while operating at the highest quality industry standards. An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Precision casting facility for a Grain Size Inspector. The Precision Casting Facility manufactures single crystal and directionally solidified turbine blades for civil aerospace.

Role accountabilities

• Operate within a team environment, working together to deliver on customer requirement
• Operate safely and to the required health and safety standards (specifically Radiation)
• Continually drive to make improvements to the process and products

Essential skills/qualifications required

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly and proactively to resolve problems within the area
• Reliable and honest
• Ability to work in teams
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Previous experience advantageous

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group
• Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls‑Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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 are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

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 but is anticipated to GBR - Derby Works (DDH) 2. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Closing Date: 24th September 2026 Grade: GBR - Derby Works (DDH) 2

Job Category Factory Staff

Posting Date 10 Sept 2026; 00:09

Posting End Date 24 Sept 2026

Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

For more information, please contact: Sam Cushley – Sam.Cushley@Rolls‑Royce.com