Inspector

Rolls Royce
United Kingdom
Yesterday
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
2 Jun 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust Group Life Assurance Group Income Protection Your Shares: Matched (Buy one share, get one free) Digital GP consultations

Job Description

Job Title:Inspector

Location: Derby

Full time – Office based

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.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for anOperationalSupport and Development (OSD) Inspectorto join the EOS team 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.

As an Inspector, you will be involved in a range of inspection activities from a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) perspective, including CMM measurement, replicast measurement, visual and dimensional inspection of group A components and EASA Form 1 issuing.

What you will be doing:

  • Interpret repair documentation, engine repair manuals and written specifications around project requirements, interpreting these requirements into a product/ test specimen.

  • Resolve production and development issues by working collaboratively with the team and undertake other activities when production work is not required.

  • Be an integral part of our OS&D department and enable Rolls-Royce to maintain our excellent quality standards and deliver repair capability to a global network.

Who we are looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

  • Applicants will be time served and have completed an engineering or welding modern advanced apprenticeship with a minimum of City & Guilds Level 3, National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)/Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 3 or equivalent.To support your application please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with your CV.

  • Experience of component inspection with ability to understand engineering drawings, repair documentation and manuals.

  • Experience with operating/programming CMM would be advantageous but not essential.

  • A self-starter, with a professional, flexible approach, ability to work on own initiative with great teamwork and effective communicator.

  • Capable of maintaining a clean and safe environment, acknowledging all HSE and COSS factors.

  • Able to work to deadlines to achieve performance and project targets.

Regional Benefits

  • 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! Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched

  • Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations

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.

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

02 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date

15 Jun 2026

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