Tool Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Group Income Protection

Group Life Assurance

GP access to health services

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Defence in Bristol is seeking a Tool Engineer to join the Shadow Works team. You will maintain and improve tooling and fixtures to support production efficiency, quality and safety, working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers in a high-performance environment.

The role involves tooling concepts for new product introductions, calibration control, safety risk assessments, and layout improvements to optimise workflow and space.

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent with NVQ level 3.
• Experience in tooling control, preferably in aerospace, automotive or precision engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; CAD knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support tooling concepts, development and validation for new products.
• Track and manage Government owned assets and tooling.
• Conduct root cause analysis of tooling issues and implement corrective action.
• Oversee calibration control to ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist with layout improvements to optimise workflow and space.
• Manage lifting-related tooling within the facility.
• Conduct and document COSHH and safety risk assessments.

Skills

Hands-on

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering apprenticeship and NVQ level 3

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Title

Tool Engineer

Working Pattern

Days (9 Day Fortnight)

Working location

Bristol

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tool Engineer to join the Shadow Works team within Defence in Bristol. As a Tooling Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving tooling and fixtures to support production efficiency, quality and safety. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver solutions that meet the demands of a high-performance production environment.

What you will be doing

• Support new product introduction with tooling concepts, development and validation.
• Track and manage Government owned assets and tooling used within the facility.
• Conduct root cause analysis of tooling related issues and implement corrective action.
• Oversee calibration control to ensure compliance.
• Support layout improvements within the production environment to enhance workflow, efficiency, and space utilisation.
• Management and tracking of lifting related tooling within the facility.
• Conduct, manage and control COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and safety risk assessments for the business.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards.

Who we’re looking for

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. To be successful in this role you will need to:

• You will have a completed a recognised Engineering apprenticeship and hold a relevant NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience in tooling control, preferably within the aerospace, automotive or precision engineering environments.
• An understanding of CAD and/or the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work cross-functionally in fast paced environments.
• A proactive problem solver with strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Experience in safety risk assessments and supporting safety compliance standards.

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

Additional Information

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance.

Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

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.

Grade / Closing Information

• Grade: Bristol Works D
• Closing date: 07/09/2026
• Job Category Factory Staff
• Posting Date 25 Aug 2026; 00:08
• Posting End Date 07 Sept 2026

Company Overview

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.