SSG Driver Test

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in the East Midlands is seeking an SSG Driver to join their Test Team. This full-time role involves driving plant equipment, managing oils, and maintaining test equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar environment with a keen focus on safety and effective communication. Join a culture that values integrity and continuous improvement, and collaborate in a team-oriented workplace. The position offers opportunities for career development and growth.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Safety-first environment

Inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Experience driving plant equipment is preferable.
• Ability to work safely in a modern team-based environment.
• Professional and flexible attitude with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive a variety of plant equipment to move Test kit.
• Prep engine runners ready for rigging and derigging.
• Responsible for managing oils across the beds.
• Maintenance and cleaning of test slave equipment.
• Fuelling engine transporters.

Skills

Driving plant equipment

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Health safety knowledge

Job description

Job Description

SSG Driver - Test

Full Time : 42 hours D / N

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a SSG Driver within the Test Team function of the Civil Aerospace Assembly & Test organisation in Derby. We’re looking for an individual to join the team in the Production Test Department reporting to the Production Leaders.

The Production Test department is responsible for the rigging and testing of both new build and MRO engines.

What you will be doing

As a SSG Driver you will be working both alone and as part of a team to complete daily duties within a modern team‑based environment.

• Driving a variety of plant equipment to move Test kit.
• Prep engine runners ready for rigging and derigging.
• Responsible for managing oils across the beds.
• Maintenance and cleaning of test slave equipment.
• Fuelling engine transporters.

Preferred Requirements

• You will be keen to work safely in a modern team-based environment and possess a can do mentality good problem-solving skills
• Experience driving plant equipment is preferable as is being qualified as a driver trainer.
• You will have a professional and flexible attitude with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• It is essential that you have an up‑date working knowledge of health safety and environmental procedures including COSHH.

Regional Benefits

• Work in a safety‑first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid‑career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity accountability resilience and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team‑focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative lead and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning openness to improvement and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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.

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. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Grade : DDH1

Closing Date : 8th December

For further information please contact : Adam Whalley

Job Category

Factory Staff

Posting Date

02 Dec 2025; 00 : 12

Posting End Date

07 Dec 2025

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Basic Math,Paratransit,Tanker Experience,Van Driver,Box Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Commercial Vehicle Experience,Delivery Driver Experience,Manual Transmission Experience,Driving,Heavy Lifting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1