Engine Stand Operative

  • Hydro Systems
  • Derby, Derbyshire
  • Oct 25, 2025
Full time Distribution-Shipping Warehouse

Job Description

Engine Stand Operative

Location: DerbyJob Type: Full Time, PermanentHours: 38 hours per weekSalary: £12.71 - £13.71 per hour depending on skills and experienceBenefits: Company Pension - matched contribution scheme, Westfield Health care plan - after 3 months. 25 days paid annual leave plus all UK Statutory Bank Holidays. We have kitchen facilities on our site and provide free tea and coffee for our employees.

Do you want to continue your training and development?At RH Aero Systems we are committed to supporting you in your continuous technical and professional development to enable you to keep your skills and knowledge up to date and to support you in your advancement within the business.

About RH Aero Systems:RH Aero Systems is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses - Rhinestahl and HYDRO Systems - we deliver capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero Systems' global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA, and Biberach, Germany. For further details visit RHAero.

We take great pride in our Values and embody them in everything we do professionally.

Reliable: We consistently deliver outstanding quality and performance. Our reliability builds trust and long last partnerships. You can count on us every step pf the way!Ready: We are always prepared, flexible and within reach - ready to act when it matters most.Relentless: We are determined to pursue our goals with unwavering passion, resilience, and the will to overcome any challenge

Our UK facility is co located on the Rolls-Royce campus on Victory Road, Derby, our largest UK customer. We are close to the A50, M1 and M42 and within a short commute time from Derby, Nottingham and Leicester About the role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to develop their skills further working in a fast paced and skilled team. The role of the Engine Stand Operative will involve the inspection, service and repair of Engine Stands.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Initial visual inspection of engine stands & products delivered.
  • Upon receipt of job sheet, ability to prepare stands to specification ready for dispatch.
  • To service and where required repair the engine stands to required specification
  • Taking delivery of products and storage of such in the ESR facility.
  • Responsibility for stock control of MVP bags.
  • Regular communication with customers.
  • Provision of ESR services & duties on site at customer premises/sites throughout the UK.
  • General workshop duties including the good housekeeping of the workshop area.
  • The safe operation of the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment at all times.
  • Manual handling of items following laid down procedures and adhering to Health & Safety standards.
  • Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the ESR Supervisor.

About You:

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings;
  • Some previous knowledge of mechanical engineering processes.
  • Previous experience of using hand held tools essential.
  • Able to judge multiple priorities and prioritise tasks accordingly.
  • Dexterity.
  • FLT experience is desirable.
  • Overhead crane experience would be advantageous, but training will be provided to the successful candidate.
  • Basic Maths and English knowledge.
  • Holder of a full driving licence and a valid passport and have the ability to travel internationally.

You may have experience in the following: Engine Assembly Operative, Engine Build Technician, Engine Fitter, Engine Test Operative, Engine Maintenance Operative, Engine Workshop Technician, etc.

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