Tool Engineer

rollsroyce; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Group Income Protection

Group Life Assurance

Digital GP

Employee Assistance (EAP)

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Bristol is seeking a Tool Engineer to join the Shadow Works defence team. The role focuses on tooling concepts, validation, asset tracking and safety compliance within a high-precision environment.

You will conduct root cause analysis, oversee calibration, support production layout improvements and manage lifting tooling—contributing to Rolls-Royce's defence capabilities in a secure setting.

Qualifications

• Completed an engineering apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in tooling control within aerospace, automotive or precision engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings.
• Hands-on, cross-functional in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive problem solving and strong communication skills.
• Experience with safety risk assessments and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support tooling concepts, development and validation for new products.
• Track and manage government-owned assets and tooling.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee calibration control for compliance.
• Assist layout improvements to enhance workflow and space utilization.
• Manage lifting-related tooling within the facility.
• Conduct and control COSHH and safety risk assessments.

Skills

Tooling control

Aerospace experience

CAD interpretation

Cross-functional work

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering apprenticeship NVQ3

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Title: Tool Engineer

Working Pattern: Days (9 Day Fortnight)

Working location: Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tool Engineer to join the Shadow Works team within Defence in Bristol.

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.

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.

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

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines, 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.

Closing date: 07/09/2026

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.