Polisher

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings via RR Trust

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Derby seeks a Polisher to support the Emery dressing of turbine blades within the Precision Casting Facility. The role ensures blades meet strict supply and quality standards through emery dressing aligned to Technical Instructions.

Candidates should read technical documents, raise issues when needed, and communicate effectively. Prior emery dress and aerospace experience are preferred; RR benefits are included for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Reading technical documents is required.
• Ability to question and raise issues when they arise.
• Good communication skills and openness to feedback.
• Experience with emery dress in turbine casting.
• Experience in the aerospace industry is preferred.
• Understanding of Condition of Supply and its impact.

Responsibilities

• Emery dressing turbine castings to meet the required quality and supply specifications per Technical Instruction.

Skills

Read technical documents

Raise issues

Communication

Emery dress experience

Aerospace experience

Condition of Supply understanding

Job description

Job Description

Polisher

3 Shift Pattern

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Precision Casting Facility for an Emery dresser. The Precision Casting Facility manufactures single crystal and directionally solidified turbine blades for civil aerospace.

Responsibilities

The Emery dresser is responsible to ensure that turbines casting blades meet the strict condition of supply requirement imposed by Engineering while operating at the highest quality industry standards. The role involves various aspects of emery dressing turbine castings to part specific Technical Instruction.

What you’ll need

• Ability to read technical documents.
• Ability to question and raise issues when they arise.
• Communication Skills and open to feedback.
• Previous emery dress experience
• Previous Aerospace experience
• Understanding of Condition of Supply and Impact

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!

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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to GBR - Derby Works (DDH) 2.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

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

Grade: GBR - Derby Works (DDH) 2

For more information, please contact: Sam Cushley – [e-mail]

Job Category

Factory Staff

Posting Date

12 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

17 Oct 2026