Fitter/Machinist
Machinists and Fitters at Rolls-Royce work with cutting-edge technology and machinery to shape, assemble, and fit components with incredible accuracy. Their work builds these incredible machines.
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Experience overview
As a Fitter or Machinist at Rolls-Royce, you play a crucial role in bringing our cutting-edge designs to life — turning raw materials into precision-engineered components and ensuring they meet the exacting standards we’re known for. In this free virtual experience, you’ll step inside the workshop to see how technical skill, accuracy, and craftsmanship power our world-leading engines.
This virtual experience gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the roles of Fitters and Machinists and the impact they have across our business. You’ll take part in interactive activities, hear from real Rolls-Royce employees, and finish with a certificate you can showcase on your CV or LinkedIn. Whether you’re curious about precision machining, assembly, or hands-on engineering, this is your chance to discover what a career as a Fitter or Machinist at Rolls-Royce really means.
What's included
Discover how Rolls-Royce turns raw materials into precision parts that power the world’s most advanced engines. Through this experience, you’ll get an inside look at how machinists and fitters contribute to engine design and production, the training and career pathways available, and the real-life challenges and rewards of working with cutting-edge manufacturing technology.
The benefits of our virtual learning experiences
Hear from our students
The Aerospace Engineering Career Taster was a revelation. It offered a true behind the scenes look at Rolls Royce's pioneering work in aviation. Tackling a real world challenge brought engineering to life, developing my specialised technical skills. Now, my future path is much clearer, and the certificate is a valued addition to my CV."
"The Rolls Royce Future Ready Skills programme, particularly the Employability modules, greatly boosted my confidence. I learnt the 10 core skills employers truly value, like problem solving and communication, through engaging scenarios. The AI Interview Coach was brilliant; I practised in a realistic environment, getting instant feedback. Now I feel truly prepared for the workplace, with a LinkedIn badge to prove my readiness."
"The Fitter Taster opened my eyes to what it means to work in engineering at Rolls-Royce. I saw how components and modules are precisely assembled and balanced, and how technical instructions and safety practices are central to every task. The hands-on experience reinforced my focus and ambition, and with my certificate, I’m now ready to step into a role in Civil Operations as a fitter."
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