Manufacturing Services Instruments Technician

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

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby is seeking a Manufacturing Services Instruments Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain production assets on site in Derby. You will support the Manufacturing Services Leader and Engineer to deliver site objectives.

Working in a hands-on role, you will interpret drawings, use diagnostic tools, and implement improvements while ensuring safe, reliable equipment and effective onboarding for new team members.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant time served apprenticeship.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pneumatics principles and operation.
• Basic IT literacy.
• Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of routine, reactive, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks across a broad range of manufacturing assets and production equipment to ensure equipment is safe, available and capable for use.
• Utilise precision diagnostic instruments during maintenance.
• Analyse equipment data to inform and implement effective maintenance approaches.
• Collect, organise and analyse data in support of KPIs for Manufacturing Services.
• Read and interpret machinery drawings, circuit/logic diagrams, manuals and parts catalogues for maintenance and diagnostics.
• Identify and recommend improvements to production equipment and maintenance procedures; research and implement improvements.

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant time served apprenticeship

Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pneumatics principles and operation

Basic IT literacy

Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Services Instruments Technician to join our team in Derby

Job Description

Derby

Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Services Instruments Technician to join our team in 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.

This role will provide support to the Manufacturing Services Leader and Manufacturing Services Engineer to ensure the organisation’s objectives and goals are delivered. The Manufacturing Services Technician - Mechatronics is responsible for performing diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on manufacturing assets and all associated production equipment located in production or assembly & test facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• - Perform a range of routine, reactive, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks across a broad range of manufacturing assets and production equipment across a plant, site or business, to ensure that manufacturing equipment is safe, available and capable for use when required.
• - Utilise precision diagnostic instruments during maintenance.
• - Analyse equipment data to inform and implement the most effective approach towards maintenance
• - Collect, organise, and analyse data in support of Key Performance Indicators for the Manufacturing Services Department as required.
• - Read and interpret machinery and component drawings, circuit/logic diagrams & schematics, maintenance manuals, and parts catalogues to enable maintenance and diagnostics
• - Identify and recommend improvements to production equipment and maintenance procedures. Research and implement improvements.
• - Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimise the electrical installation / maintenance strategy
• - Coordinate preventive and planned corrective maintenance activities with Production Staff, regularly communicating and interfacing with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Production Operators.
• - Coordinate their activities with Production Staff, regularly communicating and interfacing with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Production Operators.
• - Work with site Manufacturing Engineers to help understand and restore equipment performance to standard.
• - Work alongside/support equipment OEM engineers as required
• - Consistently perform asset maintenance activities in order to ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and reliable to a high performance standard.
• - Support the effective induction of new team members and support cross-training of other team members.
• - Utilise problem solving skills and ability to make sound recommendations based on judgement, training and previous experience.
• - Able to process Work Orders and pull reports from the Computerised Maintenance Management System
• - Safely operation site specific equipment as require med with appropriate training

Qualifications

• - NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant time served apprenticeship
• - Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pneumatics principles and operation
• - Basic IT literacy
• - Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations

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

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.

Job Category

Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff

Posting Date

17 Aug 2026; 00:08

Posting End Date

23 Aug 2026