Job Description

Manufacturing Service Technician

Full time

Solihull

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.

Position Summary

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

What you will be doing:

• 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 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

Position Qualifications:

• A time-served apprenticeship, at a NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience and qualifications.

Preferred Requirements:

• Basic understanding of mechanical, 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

• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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- 5th November

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.

Job Category

Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff

Posting Date

15 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

01 Nov 2026