Job Description
Job Title: Process Operator - Submarines
Working Pattern: Will be Require to work in Shifts
Working location: Derby
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.
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.
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
Operate and monitor machine work centres, systems processes (eg Chemical Clean and Heat Treatment), support Inspection processes (eg Putty Replication for Profile inspection) and Assembly of components in accordance with detailed Technical or Work Instructions.
Use of any specialist equipment, machine work centres and testing and the relevant training will be captured via the 5 Step Pack.
Responsible for applying the appropriate Health and Safety practices and maintaining a safe environment at all times.
Required to work as part of an integrated team to achieve cell targets and focus on continuous improvement across the products and processes.
Key Accountabilities:
HS&E
Perform operations in a safe manner complying with all HS&E requirements
Keeps work area safe, tidy and clean
Follows all fire, conventional HS&E and where applicable the Nuclear licensed site conditions, procedures and regulations
Identify and report any matter that indicates that the safety of an operation or the safe condition of any plant may be affected.
PRODUCT SAFETY
Responsible for delivering a defined set of tasks, complying with procedures to apply established methods to plan.
Understand and interpret manufacturing engineering drawings, technical instructions and written specifications.
Can safely deal with any problems / discrepancies while following the correct procedures. Makes decisions and provides suitable justification for those decisions and conclusions.
QUALITY
Ensures that the completed tasks for components meets the quality standards & drawing requirements and that the relevant paperwork & documentation is completed in full.
Deliver right first time quality for each operation
Comply with the procedures for control of non-conformance for their area
Works in an integrated team to effectively resolve quality issues.
COST
Works within the team to drive productivity and achieve the cell financial targets.
Aware of consumable costs and supports in the reduction of waste.
DELIVERY
Works closely with manufacturing engineering on design and manufacturability problems to quickly resolve issues
Understands cell performance metrics and be involved with improvement activities to enable improved performance in cell
Supports activities to enable on time delivery to the customer and is flexible to perform other duties when assigned.
PEOPLE
Supports with or provides on the job training and technical support to other team members as required.
Be engaged when receiving communications from cell and business leaders.
Understand any knowledge & skill gaps and be proactive in addressing these through the relevant training and development pathways to become a Suitably Qualified Experienced Person (SQEP).
Where applicable ensure qualifications that require external bodies to certify (eg PCN, CSWIP) or a validation from internal authority (eg eye tests) are kept upto date.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Ensures that any equipment and measuring tools, used when performing tasks, are in calibration
Ensures equipment is fit for purpose both before and after use
Ensure all breakdowns are reported appropriately.
Who we're looking for:
* Knowledge/Experience of monitoring or application of Chemical or Heat Treatment processes is beneficial.
* Knowledge/Experience of machine work centres to pre-loaded programmes is beneficial.
* Awareness of HS&E requirements, including risk assessment processes.
* An awareness of the importance of sustaining and contributing to a strong safety culture.
* Manage a number of tasks simultaneously, following guidance from the Production Leader.
* Demonstrate the ability to get things done in an ever changing environment.
* Display confident communication skills and experience of team working
* Project a positive 'can do' attitude to deliver on objectives and commitments
* Be flexible and willing to multi skill with a desire to grow, learn and develop new skills.
* May be required to gain further knowledge of chemical process and legislation through training
* Flexibility to learn and adapt to new processes and areas of work Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country.
* In certain areas of RRSL this role is classed as a Nuclear Baseline (NB) Post as defined in Functional NB Statement - Appendix P: Core Production - Lower-Tier Manufacturing (Document Ref. EDNS Where this is a NB Post then competency requirements as listed in RRMPOL Licensed Site Competency Framework (EDNS apply.
* Will be required to work Shifts
* Will be required to work reasonable amount of overtime
* Key stakeholders will be Production Leads, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineers
* The environment provides opportunities for development as you will be engaging with key stakeholders ie Manufacturing cells, Regulatory Bodies, Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Services
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.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce
To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual must hold Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place.
Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person must be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country.
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.
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
25 Feb 2026; 00:02
Posting End Date
11 Mar 2026