Additive Technician

Rolls Royce
Bristol, United Kingdom
Last week
£28,000 – £35,000 pa

Salary

£28,000 – £35,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Entry
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Bonus Employee support assistance Employee discounts

Job Description

Job Title: Additive Layer Manufacturing Technician
Working Pattern: Full-time
Working Location: Bristol

Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) is a cutting-edge technology shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing. As an ALM Technician, you will play a crucial role in the ALM development and post-processing cell, ensuring the highest standards ofSafety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People (SQCDP). No prior experience in ALM is required, as full training will be provided, including opportunities to learn from experts at Rolls-Royce sites in Derby and OEM locations.

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.

This role sits within ourAdvanced Manufacturing team, focusing on cutting-edge production techniques that push the boundaries of aerospace technology.

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing. With full training, career development opportunities, and a dynamic working environment, this role is ideal for those eager to expand their skills in an emerging field.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include a 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

With this attractive opportunity, you will get a chance to:

  • Prepare powders and equipment before manufacturing.
  • Operate and maintain ALM machines, including troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Ensure a clean and organized workspace in line with5S standards.
  • Use in-process machines such asde-powdering and EDM Wirecut to support manufacturing.

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:

  • Demonstrate anunrelenting focus on safety for yourself and your colleagues.
  • Hold atime-served apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
  • Show attention to detail and willingness to learnaerospace inspection techniques.
  • Be a strongteam player with excellent communication skills.
  • Be adaptable, proactive, and confident in suggestingnew ways of working to drive continuous improvement.

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.

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.

Job Category

Factory Staff

Posting Date

30 Apr 2026; 00:04

Posting End Date

13 May 2026

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