Job Description
Manufacturing Services Planner - Submarines
Full-Time
Derby/Hybrid
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Services Planner to join our team in Derby.
Within this role you will provide support to the Manufacturing Services Leader to ensure the organisation's objectives and goals are delivered. Take responsibility for coordinating, at plant and cell level, the Manufacturing
Services organisations service lines, ensuring that all aspects of Manufacturing Services service lines and external Service Provider partnerships are delivered and monitored in line with business requirements.
What you will be doing:
You will Work closely with the designated Manufacturing Services Leader in order to deliver the Manufacturing Services objectives providing data analysis and identifying opportunities to improve performance
You will also:
* Coordinate designated aspects of external Service Provider partnerships delivered by Manufacturing Services, in line with business requirements and company standards.
* Coordinate and schedule the delivery of maintenance across across the operational landscape.
* Develop framework contracts and Service Level Agreements for external Service Providers.
* Administer the business requirements for Engineering Inspections.
* Interface with the Fluid Management Service Provider at cell and plant level ensuring that the required service levels are achieved
* Be the business's interface for Group Property's Integrated Facilities Supplier monitoring their performance against identified business requirements.
* Liaise with other Manufacturing Services Engineers within the company, in order to deliver objectives and goals across the whole of Manufacturing Services.
* Understand the IT systems we use to drive our manufacturing services activities. Competent in the use of the tools to manage Manufacturing Service accountabilities. Can communicate using Digital tools.
Position Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:
* Experience in functional support groups
* Proven track record delivering business results
* Able to take responsibility for their own development with particular focus on their communication skills
* Good track record of negotiation and cooperation with external Service Providers.
* Experience of managing and coordinating external Service Providers.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
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.
Grade: 7/10
Closing Date: 20th January 2026
Job Category
Transformation & Operations
Posting Date
07 Jan 2026; 00:01
Posting End Date
20 Jan 2026