Instrumentation fitter

Rolls-Royce; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrumentation Fitter to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, focusing on the installation and quality assurance of instrumentation in high-stakes aerospace projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical work and aero-engine skills, complemented by a commitment to safety and quality. With a focus on continuous learning and development, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join this forward-thinking company and contribute to the future of aerospace technology.

Benefits

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Bonus

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice with appropriate aero-engine skills is essential.
• Practical knowledge of working with tools and techniques is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Establish skills for gauge application and instrument routing.
• Conduct diagnostic investigations of engine and test bed issues.
• Ensure quality of instrumentation installation according to specifications.

Skills

Aero-engine skills

Electrical experience

Attention to detail

Interpret instructional/process drawings

Education

NVQ level 3

City & Guilds parts 1 & 2

18th Edition certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

General hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Instrument Fitter

Full time

Bristol Works

Why Rolls-Royce?

Main Engine Test is looking to recruit an Instrumentation Fitter to join and support our team in Bristol.

Throughout our proud history, we’ve discovered pioneers come in many forms, not least through the individual traits displayed by our people. Join us and you can bring yourself to work every day - in an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, and respect.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

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

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, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team, and for the individual.

What you will be doing:

• Becoming a member of the instrumentation team establishing the skills for gauge application, instrument routing, electronics, and engine harness work.
• Diagnostic investigation of engine and test bed related issues.
• Responsible for quality of instrumentation installation in line with instructional method alongside relevant specifications.
• Working across a broad range of products with often tight timescales.
• Proactive approach to production system sustainment, with ability to constantly identify and implement improvements.
• Focus on safety, quality, customer and delivery.
• Managing all tasks in line with FOD & Segregation adherence as set out in the Defence UK policy, understanding priorities and owning the commitments for turnaround of tasks.

Who we’re looking for:

• Time served apprentice with appropriate aero-engine skills.
• Electrical experience required.
• 18th Edition certification desirable, overview knowledge of aerospace product is desirable.
• Qualified to NVQ level 3, City & Guilds parts 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Practical knowledge of working with tools and techniques, computer literate, able to work at pace whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to fully interpret instructional/process drawings.
• Although not essential, an appreciation of instrumentation, risk assessment, and COSHH is desirable.

Join us & Power our future

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be GBR Bristol Works C.

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.

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.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Grade: Works C

Job Category: Factory Staff

Posting Date: 24 Apr 2025; 00:04

Posting End Date: 30 Apr 2025