Mechanic

Kitting Mechanic

Full Time

Derby

An 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. On occasion, you may be required to provide ad-hoc customer support, away from base. However, for the most part, this is a workshop-based role.

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 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 for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. For this role you will need to demonstrate understanding of the applicable 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 at Our people | Rolls-Royce