Job Description

CTF Operator – CNC Machinist

Full time

Bristol

This position is being advertised to form a pipeline of candidates for current and future positions within Civil Aerospace, therefore applicants should not expect feedback immediately. However, we will endeavour to review your CV in a timely manner.

What you will be doing

We have an exciting opportunity for a CNC Machinist to join our operations team within the Composite Technology Facility in Bristol, where we deliver the composite fan system (blades and containment case) capability for the Ultrafan program upon which future civil gas turbine products will depend.

Explore & Exceed

As a Machinist you will be operating CNC 5 axis router/waterjet machines working to technical instructions to deliver in the production of composite components.

Why Rolls-Royce?

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.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC & Waterjet machinesWork to technical instructions to deliver consistent, high-quality machining and inspection across a variety of different componentsOperate measuring equipment, including, micrometres, plug gauges, and surface finish equipmentCompleting inspection where requireAssist with investigations into operating and process issues.Provide process information to other colleagues to minimise disruption and reduce non-conformance. This should ensure right first-time approach and continuation of productionSupport senior team members with data collection and continuous improvement projectsEnsure awareness and compliance with all general health and safety and quality assuranceWillingness to pick up and learn new techniques within the Composite Technology Facility

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.

A recognised time-served apprenticeship/modern apprenticeship within a Mechanical Engineering discipline, along with NVQ Level 3 qualification.Experience of working to detailed drawings and ability to follow technical instructionsSkilled across manufacturing processesAbility to work shifts to suit business demand which may include rotating shifts

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, 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 people | Rolls-Royce

Closing date: 10th August 2025

Job Category

Factory Staff

Posting Date

23 Jul 2025; 00:07

Posting End Date

10 Aug 2025