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Job Description
Grain Size Inspector
3 Shift pattern
Derby
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.
The grain size inspector is responsible to ensure that the turbine casting blades meet the strict inspection requirement imposed by Engineering while operating at the highest quality industry standards.
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Precision casting facility for a Grain Size Inspector. The Precision Casting Facility manufactures single crystal and directionally solidified turbine blades for civil aerospace. The grain size inspector is responsible to ensure that the turbine casting blades meet the strict inspection requirement imposed by Engineering while operating at the highest quality industry standards.
Role accountabilities:
- Operate within a team environment, working together to deliver on customer requirement
- Operate safely and to the required health and safety standards (specifically Radiation)
- Continually drive to make improvements to the process and products
Essential skills/qualifications required:
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work flexibly and proactively to resolve problems within the area
- Reliable and honest
- Ability to work in teams
- Good communication skills
- Basic computer literacy
- Previous experience advantageous
Regional Benefits
- 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! Rolls-Royce | Your Shares: Matched
- 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 GBR - Derby Works (DDH) 2.
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: 24th September 2026
Grade: GBR - Derby Works (DDH) 2
For more information, please contact: Sam Cushley – Sam.Cushley@Rolls-Royce.com
Job Category
Factory Staff
Posting Date
10 Sept 2026; 00:09
Posting End Date
24 Sept 2026
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