Manufacturing Technician - Machining (Milling)

Rolls-Royce; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Solihull seeks a Manufacturing Technician to operate CNC machinery, ensure quality standards, and collaborate with engineers for process improvements. The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 and experience in a manufacturing environment. This full-time role includes night shifts and offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to high-precision aerospace production.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations & production environment.
• Able to work to technical instructions and adhere to fixed process and quality standards.
• Confident in interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machining equipment.
• Conduct proactive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and machine maintenance teams.

Skills

CNC machining

Interpreting engineering drawings

Inspection techniques

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Technician – Machining (Milling)

Full Time- Night Shift- Sunday to Thursday 10pm to 6am

Solihull, Birmingham, UK.

What you will be doing

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Machining Manufacturing Technician to join us within the Rolls-Royce Control Systems facility in Solihull, Birmingham.

You will work as part of our Hydromechanical Prismatic production team and play a critical role in the production of high-precision components for our Civil and Defence Aerospace businesses, ensuring components are of the highest standard, ensuring safety, customer quality and on time delivery following established working processes and quality procedures.

You will report directly to the Production Leaders within the business.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machining equipment. These will include 5 Axis Mill Turn.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and working instructions to produce components to exact tolerances.
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, CMMs) to ensure compliance with Rolls-Royce quality standards.
• Identify and help implement improvements to machining processes whilst collaborating with our Manufacturing Engineers to enhance productivity, reduce waste and improve component quality.
• Collaborate with engineering, machine maintenance teams and team leaders to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during production.
• Conduct proactive and preventative maintenance activities to optimise performance of machining equipment.
• Be vigilant and highlight any concerns with product, material and measurement equipment which may affect customer quality or safety standards.
• Adhere to Rolls-Royce quality standards and aerospace industry regulations. Document production data, inspection results and non-conformances accurately, prioritising product safety.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, production staff, team leaders and production managers to achieve production targets and solve problems.

Qualifications

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline including completing a time-served recognised apprenticeship* or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing operations & production environment.
• Able to work to technical instructions and adhere to fixed process and quality standards.
• Confident in interpreting engineering drawings.
• Knowledge & experience of a wide range of inspection techniques.

Join us

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

*Please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with/next to your CV.

Closing Date: 30/09/2025

Job Category: Factory Staff

Posting Date: 16 Sept 2025; 00:09

Posting End Date: 29 Sept 2025