Manufacturing Technician - Turning

Rolls-Royce; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their team in Solihull. You will be responsible for CNC machining operations, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will have NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, along with experience in manufacturing operations. This role offers a full-time night shift position from Sunday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations & production environment.
• Confident in interpreting engineering drawings.
• Knowledge & experience of a wide range of inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machining equipment.
• Conduct proactive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Skills

CNC machining

Technical drawing interpretation

In-process inspections

Process improvement

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Technician – Machining

Full Time Nights - Sunday to Thursday 10pm to 6am

Solihull, Birmingham, UK.

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 Valves 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.

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. We aim to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to join us on this journey.

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.

Who we are looking for:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you will know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Responsibilities

• Machining Operations
• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machining equipment. These will include 9-axis Doosan Puma CNC lathes & 3-Axis Okuma Lathes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and working instructions to produce components to exact tolerances.
• Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment (micrometres, callipers, CMMs) to ensure compliance with Rolls-Royce quality standards.

Process Optimisation

• 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.

Equipment Maintenance

• 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.

Quality Assurance

• Adhere to Rolls-Royce quality standards and aerospace industry regulations.
• Document production data, inspection results and non-conformances accurately, prioritising product safety.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area in accordance with company policies.

Team Collaboration

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

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