Job Title: Plater (Submarines)
Working Pattern: Full time
Working location: Raynesway (Derby)
What you will be doing:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Plater to join our Submarines business. Primary Components Operational Business Unit is part of the Rolls Royce Submarine Business. Primary Components is responsible for the manufacture and delivery of the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant.
Our nuclear business is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority, managing all aspects of plant design, safety, manufacture, performance and through-life support.
Responsibilities:
With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following:
Manufacture of high integrity components of varying sizes to tight engineering tolerances.
Use of all hand tools, torque wrenches and measuring equipment.
Use of overhead cranes and manipulation equipment.
Work within a Team to effectively resolve production and quality issues.
Interpretation of manufacturing drawings, customer drawings and written specifications.
A willingness to learn new skills and processes, undertaking training where necessary.
Experience of large vessel manufacture in both ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Awareness of HS&E requirements.
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Who we’re looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:
Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
Understand and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
Capable of managing time/resource effectively.
A flexible-working attitude to taking on other tasks/activities when required.
Good communication skills.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, 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 Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
Grade: 6-9
Job CategoryFactory StaffPosting Date03 Dec 2025; 00:12Posting End Date09 Dec 2025Top Skills
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