Manufacturing Services Technician - Tool Maker

Job Description

Manufacturing Services Technician - Tool Maker

Derby

Permanent, full Time

Onsite – Derby

Shift Pattern:  24/6 (8hr shifts) including some weekends

We have a fantastic opportunity for Manufacturing Services Technician (Toolmaker) to join our Turbine Blade Facility in Derby, in this role you will be producing parts from engineering drawings and maintaining critical tooling and fixtures in a fast-paced production environment. You will support equipment availability through fault rectification, servicing, supplier engagement and continuous improvement, while maintaining strong adherence to Health and Safety standards and a Zero Harm culture.

What you will be doing:

• Perform a range of routine and reactive, maintenance on tooling and fixtures across a broad range of manufacturing assets and production equipment to ensure that manufacturing equipment is safe, available and capable for use when required.
• Analyse equipment data to inform and implement the most effective approach towards repair, manufacture or modification.
• Collect, organise, and analyse data in support of Key Performance Indicators for the Manufacturing Services Department as required.
• Work with site Manufacturing Engineers to help understand and implement tooling requirements and work alongside equipment OEM engineers as required
• Utilise problem solving skills and abilities to make sound recommendations based on judgement, training and previous experience to identify, recommend and implement improvements
• Liaise with the onsite spares integrator to ensure spares inventory reflects operational demands with minimal inventory

Who we are looking for

We are looking for motivated, passionate and technically astute individuals that can work as part of an established team.

Essential Skills

• NVQ level 3 and relevant time served apprenticeship in a relevant subject.
• Ability to use and understand hand gauges, inspection equipment and computerised measuring equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacture components based on these
• Experience in operating manual and CNC machine tools to a high degree in order to manufacture components to Engineering drawings and be able to reverse engineer and manufacture components where drawings aren’t available
• Experience in programming CNC machine tools preferable
• Ability to use CAD/CAM PLM software to design parts and create technical drawings is preferable but not essential

What we offer 

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. This role will also include a generous shift premium and holiday package.

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. 

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 DAN0 - DAN02

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.  

Closing Date: 31/01/2026

People Lead: Jarrett Capewell

Recruiter: Ashley Ellis-Beeston

Job Category

Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff

Posting Date

16 Jan 2026; 00:01

Posting End Date

31 Jan 2026