Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Rolls-Royce scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location: Rotherham
24/7 shift pattern, rotation days and nights
Never thought Rolls-Royce was for you? It’s time to change that thinking. If you have the right technical skills and experience, you could be part of our expert team, delivering essential repairs and maintenance that keep our world-class production facilities running smoothly.
Become an Maintenance Technician
At our Advanced Blade Casting Facility (ABCF), we produce critical turbine blades for our world-leading jet engines. We operate at the forefront of casting and automated technology, creating a high-tech, modern space where you’ll thrive every day.
As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you'll work alongside Manufacturing Service Engineers and Leaders to maintain, repair, and optimize machinery and equipment across the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on a wide range of high-tech manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
- Use precision diagnostic instruments, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals to resolve faults efficiently.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine performance and reliability.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Required Experience:
We’re looking for candidates with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance, ideally working with electrical and mechanical systems in a high-tech environment.
Either way, you’ll be someone who is used to dealing with high-tech machinery and is eager to learn. You’ll get our full support and expert training, along with excellent rewards and benefits, including a shift allowance of £9250 each year and the opportunity to grow your earnings as you progress.
Is this role for you?
Yes, if you:
- Have 3-5 years of relevant experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
- Have a solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Have completed an advanced-level apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- Are comfortable using computers and digital maintenance tools.
- Understand HSE standards and regulations and ensure compliance.
- Work well as part of a team and adapt to new challenges.
- The role requires shift work in 12-hour shifts. You will be expected to work on a rotating pattern covering days and nights.
What We Offer:
- Great salary and benefits
On top of your salary and 281 hours holiday a year, you’ll get generous pension contributions (up to 12%), access to employee support assistance and employee discounts, free parking, and excellent on-site facilities, including a gym and restaurant. Plus, much more.
- Excellent development and progression
We’re here to help you succeed. You’ll receive comprehensive training to help you learn all the skills you need. Plus, you’ll benefit from all the long-term opportunities that come from being part of an industry-leading company like Rolls-Royce.
- Plenty of support throughout
Alongside your managers and teammates, there are many other sources of support for you to tap into. This includes our employee networks for families and carers, neurodiversity and more. There’s also our Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions and the hundreds of skills you can learn in your own time through our online tools.
Some of the other benefits include:
- a choice of voluntary benefits, including free digital GP, discounted healthcare, dental care, life insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, and more.
- employee discounts at nationwide stores and gyms, plus cash back on your spending through our TotalReward portal.
- the opportunity to be part of our share scheme.
- on-site restaurant and gym, with changing facilities and showers.
- access to an independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling service.
If you like the idea of a job that gives you fantastic colleagues, great rewards, and the opportunity to play a part in our world-leading work - it’s time to apply.
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.
Apply now!
Closing Date- 19th November
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.