Physical Logistics

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings through Rolls-Royce

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Shares – matched

Digital GP

EAP & Live Well programmes

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Derby is seeking a Physical Logistics Operator to provide operational and logistics support across the engine service process, ensuring safe movement, storage and preparation of engines and tooling.

The role covers day-to-day workshop activities, including logistics coordination, tooling management, engine movement and preservation checks. A strong emphasis on teamwork and safety is required.

Qualifications

• A valid FLT licence and experience operating lifting equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication across Operations and Engineering teams.
• Highly organised and reliable with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Good logistics and material-handling skills including loading/unloading, movement and storage of engines, modules and tooling.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality and following processes.

Responsibilities

• Logistics support including receipt and despatch of engines, modules and tooling.
• Movement of engines between EOS shop and Test Beds; handling tooling storage and kit preparation.
• Coordinate and complete logistics tasks to support in-shop engine services, including engine and non-module wash.
• Assist Operations in loading/unloading, movement and preservation checks.

Skills

Forklift licence (FLT)

Logistics coordination

Teamwork & communication

Health & safety focus

Job description

Permanent Full-Time

We have a excellent opportunity for a Physical Logistics Operator to join the team on a Permanent full-time basis in Derby.

Job Description

Physical Logistics Operator

Derby

Permanent Full-Time

We have a excellent opportunity for a Physical Logistics Operator to join the team on a Permanent full-time basis 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 believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

This role will provide operational and logistics support to the Operations team, ensuring engines, modules, tooling and associated equipment are safely and efficiently moved, stored and prepared throughout the engine service process. The role will involve supporting day-to-day workshop activities, including logistics coordination, tooling management, engine movement, loading/unloading and preservation activities.

What You Will Be Doing

As a PLO team member you will be accountable for tasks in support of the work performed by operations teams, This will include;

• Logistics support; including receipt and despatch of engines, modules and tooling, and moving engines between the EOS shop and Test Beds.
• Management of on-site tooling storage. This includes kitting sets of tooling prior to engine induction and providing a supply of any tools that are required ad-hoc throughout strip, repair and build.
• Coordination and completion of logistics related tasks to support in-shop engine services, including engine and non-module wash.
• General assistance to the Operations team to enable engine tasks to be completed efficiently including participation in loading/unloading, movement and bagging of engines including preservation checks.

Who Were Looking For

We are looking for an experienced logistics operator with strong teamworking and communication skills, to be successful in this role you will also have:

• A Valid Forklift Truck (FLT) licence and experience operating lifting equipment.
• Strong teamworking and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Operations and Engineering teams.
• Highly organised and reliable, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a busy operational environment.
• Good logistics and material-handling skills, including loading/unloading, movement and storage of engines, modules and tooling.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to health, safety and quality, with the ability to follow processes and procedures.

Regional Benefits

Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.

• 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!
• 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 are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing date: 1st September 2026

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

Factory Staff

Posting Date

25 Aug 2026; 00:08

Posting End Date

01 Sept 2026