Posted 5 days ago

Mechanical/Electrical Fitter

Rolls-Royce
Pay Estimated pay: £38.3k-58.7k per year

Location Winsford
Contract time Full time

The Breakroom Take

9.0

Rated 9.0 out of 10, based on 323 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Great team mates
  • People enjoy this job
  • Good employer
  • Recommended by students
  • Paid breaks
  • Recommended by parents
  • Respectful managers
  • Proper training
  • Proper breaks

About Rolls-Royce

Rolls Royce is a luxury cars and power systems manufacturer.

Job description from Rolls-Royce

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical/Electrical Fitter
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Onsite
Working Location: Winsford

Are you a skilled and hands-on fitter with a passion for precision and service? In this critical role supporting our Defence customers, you’ll help deliver and maintain essential power generation and electrical distribution systems. Your work will directly contribute to the success of high-performance equipment supporting military operations. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-paced, safety-first environment.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
This role sits within our Distributed Generation Systems (DGS) team, delivering power generation and electrical systems for the UK’s armed forces.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

As a Mechanical/Electrical Fitter, you’ll play a key part in delivering essential maintenance and repair services across our diesel-powered generation systems. You’ll benefit from being part of a supportive team, hands-on training, and opportunities to broaden your skill set across electrical and mechanical disciplines.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are.

What You Will Be Doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

  • Disassemble, inspect, clean, test and reassemble mechanical and electrical assemblies to strict standards
  • Work with diesel power generation and electrical distribution systems in support of military contracts
  • Collaborate with team leads to ensure quality, delivery, and cost expectations are met
  • Maintain high standards of safety, documentation, and shop floor efficiency

Who We’re Looking For

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

  • Have completed a recognised mechanical or electrical apprenticeship (or equivalent experience)
  • Bring experience working on diesel engines or electrical systems in a service or MRO environment
  • Be comfortable working independently and as part of a close-knit, goal-focused team
  • Show good communication and documentation skills in a regulated environment
  • Demonstrate a hands-on, proactive approach with strong attention to detail

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Job Category

Factory Staff

Posting Date

14 Apr 2025; 00:04

Posting End Date

27 Apr 2025

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What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Rolls-Royce pay fitters enough to live on?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Rolls-Royce pay fitters market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    100% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Good
  • Most people get paid breaks

    Do fitters at Rolls-Royce get paid breaks?

    Yes. Most people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    88% of people say they get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Good
  • Most people get sick pay

    Do Rolls-Royce pay fitters sick pay?

    Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do fitters at Rolls-Royce do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    92% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do fitters at Rolls-Royce get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    54% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for fitters at Rolls-Royce to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it for fitters to book a holiday at Rolls-Royce?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Rolls-Royce managers change fitters shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    100% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it for fitters to take sick leave at Rolls-Royce?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do fitters at Rolls-Royce feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do fitters at Rolls-Royce get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    100% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Good
  • Most people aren’t stressed

    Is it stressful for fitters to work at Rolls-Royce?

    Most people don’t feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they don’t feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do fitters at Rolls-Royce enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    87% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do fitters at Rolls-Royce recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    92% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do fitters get enough training when they start at Rolls-Royce?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Good
  • Most people get support to progress

    Are fitters given support to progress at Rolls-Royce?

    Most people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 79% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do fitters think Rolls-Royce head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    83% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do fitters feel well informed about how Rolls-Royce is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    88% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Rolls-Royce

What Rolls-Royce employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Loads of room for progression

    Worst thing

    Shift patterns

    8.6

    Employee at Rolls-Royce, September 2023

  • Best thing

    Pay
    Shift pay
    Lots of time off work
    Great colleagues
    Unionised workforce

    Worst thing

    Night shift!

    10

    CNC machinist at Rolls-Royce, October 2022

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  • Best thing

    Work culture

    Worst thing

    HR. Good luck sorting anything out like pay or job transition, they’re useless

    9.4

    Engineer at Rolls-Royce, May 2022

  • Best thing

    Chilled environment and good people

    Worst thing

    Training lacking

    8.9

    Manufacturing technician at Rolls-Royce, February 2022

  • Best thing

    Pay, shifts, breaks, holidays, team I work with, relaxed atmosphere, left alone

    Worst thing

    Lack of communication.

    9.4

    Team leader at Rolls-Royce, September 2021

  • Best thing

    Good salary and interesting engineering.

    Worst thing

    Weak management and inexperienced team members.

    8.4

    Service engineer at Rolls-Royce, February 2021

  • Best thing

    The pay and working with a great team.

    Worst thing

    Not always kept informed

    9.9

    Employee at Rolls-Royce, January 2021

  • Best thing

    Everything really

    Worst thing

    Heat !! It’s to hot

    9.1

    Welder at Rolls-Royce, July 2020

  • Best thing

    The environment I get to work in.

    Worst thing

    Alternating shift pattern every week.

    7.8

    Vehicle technician at Rolls-Royce, July 2020

  • Best thing

    Pay

    Worst thing

    Expected to cover for incompetent colleagues

    9.1

    Design engineer at Rolls-Royce, June 2020

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