About this Maintenance and Calibration Test Facility Engineer role at Rolls-Royce
Job Description
Maintenance and Calibration Test Facility Engineer (Fuel Systems and Environmental Test)
Permanent Full-Time (Days, eventually shift rotation 06:00 - 14:00 - 14:00-22:00) + Shift Allowance.
Solihull
We have an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance and Calibration Test Facility Engineer to join the team in Solihull.
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.
You will support to the Test Facility and Asset Management team in Solihull by defining, implementing, improving and scheduling the preventative maintenance and calibration of the equipment, including plant, fuel rigs and auxiliary equipment, within the Fuel System Test department. The role involves all aspects of planned maintenance and calibration management including documentation, planning, contractor control and procurement.
What you will be doing.
As part of the Facility and Asset Management Team you will be responsible for defining and delivering the maintenance and calibration strategy for the department aligned to the operational budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Determining the activities that should be conducted internally or via external service providers.
- Scheduling of the maintenance and calibration activities including use of maintenance scheduling tool (Maximo) and calibration management system (IndySoft).
- Create and maintain the specifications of work required for external service providers.
- Creation and improvement of instructions, process documentation, risk assessments, technical files and other maintenance and calibration documentation.
- Management and oversight of external contractors including reviewing contractor RAMS/insurance documents ensuring compliance with RR processes
- Develop framework contracts and Service Level Agreements for external service providers.
- Management of spares and stock control system including procurement. Track and manage obsolescence.
- Ensure activities and methods are managed and undertaken in accordance with applicable Health & Safety standards.
- Create and deliver training to enable delivery of maintenance and calibration activities by the internal team.
- Controlling changes to the Facility by managing updates to drawings and bill of materials (BOM) through application of business change control tools.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for Engineers with good communication and presentation skills that are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across the business. You will be comfortable working autonomously at times, as well as part of cross functional teams.
Key qualifications and skills:
- NVQ level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical engineering, HNC and/or degree level is preferable but not essential
- Experience using CMMS systems (i.e Maximo)
- Previous experience in asset management and contractor management preferred.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and electronic systems and components plus ability to understand technical documents such as technical drawings and schematics.
- You will be able to demonstrate analytical and innovative thinking to solve technical problems, as well as a desire for continuous self-improvement.
- Ability to plan, time manage and react to changing business priorities, potential to lead technical work packages.
- You will have suitable experience of IT systems to include the use of excel and other office applications.
- Experience of maintenance or calibration management systems is desirable.
- SC clearance or ability to obtain essential.
Regional Benefits
Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.
- 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!
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
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.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be CDS 7-10
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Closing Date: 29/09/2026
People Leader: Richard Daniels
Recruiter: Ashley Ellis-Beeston
*please note - planned maintenance is scheduled from the 22nd - 26th September, do not submit an application between these dates.
