General Machinist reference: JR6147727

Job Description General Machinist Full time Derby An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a skilled and qualified General Machinist to join our Rotatives Derby Compressor Discs and Drums Facility (DCDD), which is responsible for the manufacture of Compressor Drums for our large Civil engines. Your role as a machine operator will involve working on our various CNC machining platforms producing Discs, Drums and any other commodities we support. You will be responsible for delivering against weekly targets to meet customer requirements. You will also work with cross functional teams to implement and sustain improvement activities within our manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: In this role you will work to Rolls-Royce Technical Instructions and program manuals to deliver consistent, high-quality machining across a variety of different components and product families, as well as: Operate a variety of Inspection equipment, including machine probing, micrometres, plug gauges. Interpretation of manufacturing drawings, customer drawings and written specifications. Assessment of whether the quality of components produced within the facility meets the required standards. Preferred requirements: To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria: Completed an advanced modern engineering apprenticeship* and an NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Siemens control system experience is preferred. Experience in 5-axis milling, turning, drilling, and boring. Previous experience with aerospace components would be an advantage. Clear and demonstrated understanding of drawing interpretation, calibration, dimensional and visual inspection. You are an active and patient individual who can manage your time effectively. An individual who is able to work alone and as part of a team and will strive to achieve delivery commitments. Someone who is confident and willing to partake in champion roles. *Please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with/next to your CV. Why 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. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, such as: Employee bonus. Employee support assistance. Employee discounts. 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. Closing Date: 29th January 2026 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 16 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date 29 Jan 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.