Foundry Operative
- Location
- Bristol
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- Not listed
- Clearance
- Not required
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
About the role
Job Description
Foundry Operative
Full time
Bristol
We have an excellent opportunity to join us as a Foundry Operative based in Bristol.
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 champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth.
Key Accountabilities:
In this role you will be trained on various operations in the Foundry and your key accountabilities will be :
- Building a variety of wax pattern assemblies, using hand tools, gauges, fixtures, etc.
- Operating Muller-Phipps machines injecting a variety of parts.
- Dewaxing coated assemblies and wrapping prior to cast.
- Working in process cell, operating a variety of machines such as cut-off, grind, retech, knock-out.
- Polishing & inspecting to size using inspection tooling.
- Working to written and illustrated technique sheets.
- Working to quality procedures.
- Implementing improvement activities.
Qualifications:
- Enthusiastic, good team player, committed to achieving the task.
- Awareness and understanding of business goals.
- Open to adopting lean practices.
- Quality & attention to detail.
- Flexible to cover a variety of jobs within the team.
- Ability to learn new skills and jobs quickly.
- Conscientious individual, able to work without supervision.
- Knowledge of Turbine Systems components and business would be desirable.
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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Closing date: 27th October 2026
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.