Welder

Rolls-Royce; Filton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Bristol Machining facility seeks a Skilled TIG Welder on a rotating shift pattern (mornings, afternoons, nights) to produce high-quality engine components.

Role requires a recognised time-served apprenticeship, TIG welding experience, ability to read drawings and work safely with nickel/steel alloys; security clearance will be supported where needed.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised time-served apprenticeship including City and Guilds, NVQ3/SVQ3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Experience of TIG Welding to agreed standards is essential.
• Experience in Nickel/Steel and Alloys.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health, safety (COSHH) and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Welding NGVs using Work Instructions and drawings to meet high-quality standards.
• Work to deadlines to achieve performance targets and customer delivery commitments.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards at all times.

Skills

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Nickel/steel alloys

Apprenticeship completed

Education

Time-served apprenticeship (City and Guilds / NVQ3/SVQ3) in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Job Description

Working Pattern: rotating shift pattern (mornings, afternoon and nights).

Working location: Bristol/Onsite

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a contract position at our Bristol Machining facility, within the Turbines sector. We are looking for a Skilled TIG Welder to join on a rotating shift pattern (mornings, afternoon and nights).

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

On a typical day as a Skilled Welder, you will be expected to engage in Health and Safety activity, produce components at the highest quality, follow Manufacturing Instructions and Data Cards and work to meet high volume requirements.

What You Will Be Doing - Detailed Tasks

• Welding Nozzle Guide Vanes (NGVs) using Work Instructions, Technical Information & drawings, using the information to ensure all Engine components are welded to the highest of standard and are conforming to the required specification.
• Working to set deadlines to achieve performance targets and Customer delivery commitments.
• Ensuring Health & Safety is adhered to a high standard, at all times.

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.

• Completed a recognised time-served apprenticeship including City and Guilds, NVQ3/SVQ3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline. (Original trade papers must be available for review at interview).
• Experience of TIG Welding to agreed standards is essential.
• As a Skilled Welder you will have experience in working with Nickel/Steel and Alloys.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings (considered an asset).
• An up-to-date working knowledge of health, safety (including COSHH) and environmental procedures.

To work for the Rolls-Royce 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: Bristol Works level C

Closing date: 30/09/26

Any questions please contact Chris Jefferies.

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.