At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to enhance production efficiency and safety through innovative tooling solutions.
- Company: Be part of Rolls-Royce, a leader in engineering excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, health benefits, and support for your well-being.
- Other info: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your individuality is valued.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-performance environment while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Engineering apprenticeship and NVQ level 3 or equivalent required; CAD knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tool Engineer to join the Shadow Works team within Defence in Bristol. As a Tooling Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving tooling and fixtures to support production efficiency, quality and safety. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver solutions that meet the demands of a high-performance production environment.
What you will be doing:
- Support new product introduction with tooling concepts, development and validation.
- Track and manage Government owned assets and tooling used within the facility.
- Conduct root cause analysis of tooling related issues and implement corrective action.
- Oversee calibration control to ensure compliance.
- Support layout improvements within the production environment to enhance workflow, efficiency, and space utilisation.
- Management and tracking of lifting related tooling within the facility.
- Conduct, manage and control COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and safety risk assessments for the business.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety standards.
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:
- Have completed a recognised Engineering apprenticeship and hold a relevant NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- Proven experience in tooling control, preferably within the aerospace, automotive or precision engineering environments.
- An understanding of CAD and/or the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Hands-on approach and ability to work cross-functionally in fast paced environments.
- A proactive problem solver with strong communication and collaborative skills.
- Experience in safety risk assessments and supporting safety compliance standards.
Regional Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
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.
Closing date: 07/09/2026
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.
Tool Engineer employer: Rolls-royce
At Rolls-Royce, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in our Bristol/Hybrid location. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to engage in meaningful projects that shape the future of technology. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, we ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.
