Manufacturing Services Technician
- Location
- Derby, United Kingdom
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- Not listed
- Clearance
- Not required
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About the role
Job Description
3 Shift Pattern - Morning, Afternoon and Nights
To provide 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.
Key Accountabilities:
- 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 for the Manufacturing Services Department as required.
- Read and interpret machinery and component drawings, circuit/logic diagrams & schematics, maintenance manuals, and parts catalogues to enable maintenance and diagnostics
- Identify and recommend improvements to production equipment and maintenance procedures. Research and implement improvements.
- Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimise the electrical installation / maintenance strategy
- Coordinate preventive and planned corrective maintenance activities with Production Staff, regularly communicating and interfacing with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Production Operators.
- Coordinate their activities with Production Staff, regularly communicating and interfacing with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Production Operators.
- Work with site Manufacturing Engineers to help understand and restore equipment performance to standard.
- 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 process Work Orders and pull reports from the Computerised Maintenance Management System
- Safely operate site specific equipment as require med with appropriate training
Key Experiences and any Qualifications:
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant time served apprenticeship
- Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic pneumatics principles and operation
- Basic IT literacy
- Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations
Regional Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free! Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
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.
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.