Tool Maker

Rolls-Royce; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Bristol is looking for a Tool Maker to manage the manufacturing and repair of tools, dies, and fixtures. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience in operating machine tools. This full-time role requires attention to safety and the ability to read engineering drawings. Join a company committed to innovation and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and use inspection equipment and computerised measuring equipment.
• Experience in programming machine tools.
• Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on dies and fixtures.
• Utilise precision diagnostic instruments.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings.
• Identify improvements to tooling and fixtures.
• Support the induction of new team members.

Skills

Ability to use and understand hand gauges

Experience in operating machine tools

Ability to read engineering drawings

Basic IT literacy

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant time served apprenticeship

Tools

CADCAM PLM software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Tool Maker

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Bristol

What you will be doing

You will be responsible for manufacturing and repairing a variety of tooling, dies, machining and inspection fixtures. You will be responsible for maintaining the fixtures onsite adhering to fixture care plans, and calibrating special product tooling using both first principles and CMMs. Located in production or assembly and test facilities

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Responsibilities/ Key Accountabilities

• Perform a range of routine, reactive maintenance on dies and fixtures across a broad range of manufacturing assets and production equipment across a plant, site or business, to ensure that manufacturing equipment is safe, available and capable for use when required.
• Utilise precision diagnostic instruments.
• Analyse equipment data to inform and implement the most effective approach towards repair, make or modification.
• Collect, organise, and analyse data in support of Key Performance Indicators for the Manufacturing Services Department as required.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings.
• Identify and recommend improvements to tooling, dies, machining and inspection fixtures.
• Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimise the maintenance strategy
• Work with site Manufacturing Engineers to help understand and implement requirements.
• Work alongside/support equipment OEM engineers as required
• Consistently perform asset maintenance activities in order to ensure that equipment and facilities are safe and reliable to a high performance standard.
• Support the effective induction of new team members and support cross-training of other team members.
• Utilise problem solving skills and ability to make sound recommendations based on judgement, training and previous experience.
• Able to complete and maintain documentation and records in accordance with the company's defined products as well as support business control and audit requirements.
• Safely operate site specific equipment as required with appropriate training

Who we’re looking for, Key Experiences and any Qualifications

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.

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant time served apprenticeship
• Ability to use and understand hand gauges, inspection equipment and computerised measuring equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience in operating machine tools
• Experience in programming machine tools
• Basic IT literacy
• Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations
• Ability to use CADCAM PLM software to design parts and create technical drawings

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Job Category: Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff

Posting Date: 23 Sept 2025; 00:09

Posting End Date: 06 Oct 2025