Maintenance Electrician

We have an exciting opportunity within the Manufacturing Services function of the Civil Aerospace Assembly & Test organisation for an individual to join the team as a Maintenance Electrician reporting to the Manufacturing Services Leaders.

Initially working a three-shift core for 1 year, there will then be the option of a 24/6 overlay pattern (after demonstrating the required competence). Rolls‐Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing:

In this role you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance, and repair of Test, Experimental and Production facilities equipment, plant, control systems and machine tools. In addition, you will:

• Be required to interface effectively with Customers, Suppliers and Manufacturing Services team members to optimise the overall performance of Assembly and Test organisation.
• Undertake Electrical Installation where required.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls‐Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Completed an advanced modern apprenticeship and an NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
• You will be keen to work safely in a modern team based environment and possess a "can do" mentality and good problem solving skills.
• You must be able to demonstrate experience in using a variety of testing & inspection equipment and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• You will have a professional and flexible attitude with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• You will be self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
• It is essential that you have an up-to-date working knowledge of health, safety and environmental procedures, including COSHH.

Please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with/next to your CV, we will not be able to process your application without this!

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. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at our website. 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.