Rolls-Royce

Manufacturing Services Technician - Mechatronics

Washington Full time

Job Description

Manufacturing Services Technician - Mechatronics

Full time

Washington (United Kingdom)

Two exciting opportunities have become available within Maintenance for Manufacturing Services Technicians - Mechatronics to join our team in Washington (UK-BR).

These roles will involve providing support to the Manufacturing Services Leader and Manufacturing Services Engineer to ensure the organisation’s objectives and goals are delivered. The Manufacturing Services Technician - Mechatronics is responsible for performing diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on manufacturing assets and all associated production equipment located in production or assembly & test facilities.

The site is divided into two facilities, Washington Manufacturing Facility making discs at a high volume for Trent engines and the Fleet Support Facility, a dedicated building designed for work on discs for specific civil and defence aero engines such as the Trent 1000, Trent XWB and other projects. The site has had significant investment in technology and automation of processes which has enabled significant productivity improvements over traditional methods of manufacture. The success of the site is built on our flexible approach across the campus to meet the customer’s needs. Manufacturing services are at the forefront of machine tool maintenance across the campus and are regarded as the first responders for all breakdowns to enable the campus to achieve maximum uptime.

This role requires shift work of 12-hour shifts, you will be expected to work 5 day shift patterns both day and nights, with potential for weekend work.

Responsibilities:

In this role you will perform manufacturing/operational tasks consistent with the requirements of the team, statutory and company standards (e.g. Health, Safety, Environment, Rolls-Royce Quality Management System, Rolls-Royce Production System) including the manufacture and assembly of components and sub-assemblies, as well as:

  • Participate in process improvement activities and compliance methodologies in order to satisfy customer needs and cost reduction targets.  This may include elements of factory set up and workstation design; identify, recommend and implement improvements to production equipment and maintenance procedures.
  • Follow production plans in order to meet customer requirements.
  • Participate in cost reduction/operational improvements in order to satisfy customer needs and contribute to achievement of cell performance targets.
  • Perform a range of routine, reactive, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance tasks 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 during maintenance.
  • Analyse equipment data to inform and implement the most effective approach towards maintenance; collect, organise and analyse data in support of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the Manufacturing Services Department as required.
  • Read and interpret machinery and component drawings, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical diagrams and schematics, maintenance manuals, and parts catalogues to enable maintenance and diagnostics.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Who we’re looking for:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do.  These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Multiskilled technician with NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant time served apprenticeship* and experience in maintaining electrical systems (e.g. Siemens control systems).
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pneumatics principles and operation.
  • Basic IT literacy.
  • Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations.

*Please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with/next to your CV.

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

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

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Sunderland FS (ZZH) A.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role.

We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 

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 we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Grade: Sunderland FS (ZZH) A

Closing Date: Midnight 16th November 2025

For further information please contact: Emma Snee

Recruiter: Andy Walsh – andy.walsh2@Rolls-Royce.com

Job Category

Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff

Posting Date

03 Nov 2025; 00:11

Posting End Date

16 Nov 2025