Manufacturing Services Technician

Rolls-Royce; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Shares Match

Digital GP

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Solihull is seeking a Manufacturing Service Technician (Mechatronics) to support the Manufacturing Services Leader and Engineer in diagnostics, repairs and maintenance of production equipment across the plant. The role requires a time-served apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 with basic mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatics understanding, plus IT literacy.

You will read drawings, collect data, drive maintenance improvements, and coordinate with Production staff to keep equipment safe and

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics principles.
• Basic IT literacy and familiarity with maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on production equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics and manuals for diagnostics.
• Coordinate preventive and planned maintenance with production staff.
• Analyse equipment data to improve maintenance strategies.
• Support induction and cross-training of team members.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

IT literacy

HSE awareness

Education

Time-served apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Service Technician

Full time

Solihull

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.

Position Summary

To 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

What you will be doing:

• 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 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 operate site specific equipment as require med with appropriate training

Position Qualifications:

• A time-served apprenticeship,at aNVQ level 3 or equivalent experience and qualifications.

Preferred Requirements:

• Basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic pneumatics principles and operation.
• Basic IT literacy
• Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations

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! Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched
• 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 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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being athigh risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Closing Date: 2nd November

For further information, please contact: Adam Whalley – [e-mail]

Job Category

Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff

Posting Date

15 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

01 Nov 2026