Kitting Mechanic

Rolls-Royce

  • Derby
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Job DescriptionKitting MechanicFull TimeDerbyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Kitting Mechanic to join the Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) team, based in Derby.The Engine Overhaul Services (EOS) facility is 27,000m2, with ~550 employees, and operational for 20hrs a day, 365 days a year. As the only wholly owned Large Engine MRO facility, with capability to maintain all modern Trent engines, EOS is fundamental to the future success of Civil Aerospace.Our Mechanics complete engine maintenance, modifications, and inspections on The Trent series of engines within the workshop facility. This is a workshop based role, aimed to support engine build up mechanics by ensuring build kits are maintained as well as issuing parts, controlling stock levels and assisting despatching unserviceable material back to vendors.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.What you will be doing:This role is primarily based around kitting/part storage work and the successful candidate would expect to complete the following activities.
  • Issuing components to engine build and maintain kit availability documentation (kit status)
  • Component inspection and repair
  • Manage component through vendor repair loop.
  • Driving compliance by updating component quarantine and segregating U/S Material
  • Working closely with Kit Plan Controller and Airline Support team to fill gaps in kit and support urgent customer requests.
Inspection and component capabilities will be gained and maintained during Ad-Hoc requests and working contractual Saturdays. The successful candidate can expect to work Mon-Fri on a 2 Shift pattern with contractual Saturdays applicable.Who we’re looking forAt 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. For this role you will need to demonstrate understanding of the appliable health and safety standards and we are looking for someone who is/has:
  • Experience working with gas turbine engines/engineering stores.
  • Awareness of EASA Part 145 standards.
  • A level of ability, competency and knowledge is required to work towards eventually achieving approval to complete Form 1 release to service.
  • Time-served apprenticeship; NVQ level 3
  • A self-starter, with a flexible approach and ability to work on own initiative with great teamwork.
  • IT literate
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 atJob CategoryField ServicesPosting Date22 Aug 2025; 00:08Posting End Date05 Sept 2025

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