Inspector Bristol

Rolls-Royce plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Bristol is seeking an Inspector to perform detailed inspections of aerospace engine components, using precision measurement tools to verify conformity with exacting standards.

You will collaborate with production, development and overhaul teams to maintain quality and safety, with a time-served apprenticeship and NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications supporting your work. This full-time role offers strong development potential.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in aerospace inspection.
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Experience with aerospace strip and build procedures.
• Proficient with measurement tools and techniques.
• Computer literacy with digital inspection tooling.
• Desirable: engine intrascoping and CMM inspection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of aerospace engine components.
• Use precision measurement tools to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with production, development and overhaul teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Aerospace inspection

Precision measurement

Quality compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2

Tools

Measurement tools

Digital inspection tools

Job description

Job Title

Inspector

Working Pattern

Full time

Working Location

Bristol

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. This role sits within our aerospace business, supporting some of the most advanced aircraft in the world. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, high-tech environment where precision and attention to detail are crucial. 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 You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct detailed inspections of aerospace engine components and modules.
• Use precision measurement tools and techniques to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Work closely with production, development, and overhaul teams to maintain quality and safety.
• Identify and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

What We Offer

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

• Bonus
• Employee support assistance
• Employee discounts

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.

Essential Requirements

• You have completed a time-served apprenticeship, ideally with relevant aerospace inspection skills.
• You are qualified to NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent.
• You have experience in aerospace strip and build procedures.
• You are proficient in using measurement tools and techniques.
• You have experience with conditioning/sentencing aerospace parts and assemblies.
• You are computer literate with the ability to work with digital inspection tools.

Additional Desirable Skills

• Experience with engine intrascoping and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspection.
• Knowledge of repair limits and aerospace component sentencing.
• Training in risk assessment and COSHH.
• The ability to train others and support team development.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

• To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance.
• Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.
• Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Additional Information

• Grade – Factory Staff level C
• Closing date – 18/11/26

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.

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