Wash/ Chemical Process Operator

Rolls-Royce
Bristol
9 months ago
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Wash/ Chemical Process Operator

Full time

Bristol, site-based

Why Rolls- Royce?

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Chemical Process Operator to join our assembly team in Bristol.

In this role, you will be part of the team supporting the Wash/Clean capability for our Defence Aerospace Assembly Facility. You will chemically wash and clean all parts/hardware coming into the area. The hardware will then either pass onto the NDT lines or return to build lines depending upon requirements. You will work with our Defence products across OE, MRO, and Development. There are also frequent support requirements to Naval Marine, and other product areas at Rolls-Royce.

You will go through a 6-months training, which will consist of on the job working with the Chemical SME team and formal training courses relating to managing the chemical lines including maintaining compliance to the Rolls-Royce Quality Management System.

We’re a leading global player in the defence aero engine market. From combat to transport, trainers to helicopters, we provide 16,000 military engines and pioneering service solutions to 160 customers in 103 countries.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.

Work at Rolls-Royce in a busy, world-class engineering environment.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing:

You will chemically wash and clean all parts coming into the area. Hardware will either then pass onto the NDT lines or return to build lines depending upon requirements. You will also:

Be responsible for general daily activities associated with HS&E (health, safety and environment) for the chemical lines. Process hardware using appropriate plant equipment and techniques. The wash area is the first line of hardware induction into the area and therefore you will be expected to be assisting management of the in-pool and work-in-progress pool, including ensuring full compliance with FOD & Segregation. Work to the approved processes, procedures, and specifications. Book time against each task in SAP, SFDC, SFDC2

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 and for this role in particular:

Preferably, you have experience working in a similar role. Previous experience or knowledge of chemicals and wash techniques is desirable, but a full training will be provided. Ability to work safely, following all the applicable Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and to maintain a safe work environment. Good team player, open to adopting new practices and taking on new responsibilities. Able to work at pace whilst maintaining attention to detail. Flexible to cover a variety of jobs within the team with often changing priorities. Able to work shifts after the 6-months training is completed.

Join us &Make an impact

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 at

Job Category

Factory Staff

Posting Date

05 Jul 2024; 00:07

Posting End Date

12 Jul 2024

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