Manufacturing Services Technician - Tooling Technician

Job Description

Manufacturing Services Technician - Tooling Technician

Trentham

Permanent

37.5 hours per week

We have exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Services Technician – Tooling Technician to join the team in Trentham

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.

What you will be doing:

You will be responsible for manufacturing and repairing a variety of tooling, dies, machining and inspection fixtures. You will be responsible for maintaining the fixtures onsite adhering to fixture care plans.

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform a range of routine, reactive, maintenance on dies and fixtures 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.
• Polishing of complex injection moulds using a range of equipment and techniques to a high standard.
• Utilise precision diagnostic instruments.
• Analyse equipment data to inform and implement the most effective approach towards repair, make or modification.
• Collect, organise, and analyse data in support of Key Performance Indicators for the Manufacturing Services Department as required.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings.
• Identify and recommend improvements to tooling, dies, machining and inspection fixtures.
• Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimise the maintenance strategy
• Work with site Manufacturing Engineers to help understand and implement requirements.
• 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 complete and maintain documentation and records in accordance with the company's defined products as well as support business control and audit requirements.
• Safely operate site specific equipment as required with appropriate training

Who were looking for:

Key Experiences and any Qualifications:

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant time served apprenticeship preferred, but not essential
• Polishing experience using a range of hand, rotary and ultrasonic techniques is essential
• Ability to use and understand hand gauges, inspection equipment and computerised measuring equipment
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience in operating machine tools
• Basic IT literacy
• Understanding of local and regional HSE Standards and regulations

Regional Benefits

Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.

• 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!

• 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 are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to SNBG 07-10

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. 

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.   

Closing Date: 20/05/2026

Job Category

Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff

Posting Date

13 May 2026; 00:05

Posting End Date

20 May 2026