> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2992943-capability-lead-bristol-rig-test-facility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2992943-capability-lead-bristol-rig-test-facility). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Capability Lead - Bristol Rig Test Facility - **Company:** Rolls-Royce - **Location:** Filton, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £57,909.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Test Data, Information Technology - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5890398461 ## About the Role 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 and for this role we are looking for someone with: * Qualified to degree level or equivalent. * Demonstrates sound engineering judgement and knowledge of the Sector Customers and Programmes. * Demonstrates effective leadership & engineering skill * Capable of building high performing teams and effecting a positive shift in attitudes and behaviours * Understanding of Company Quality policies and processes deployed within the resource group. * Experienced in applying process improvement techniques and driving business improvements ## Description An exciting opportunity for a Capability Lead - Bristol Rig Test Facility to join the team in Bristol What you will be doing * HSE - Drive towards a performance and culture of Zero Harm. Ensuring our teams are trained and compliant to safety standards, driving environmental targets and promoting wellbeing. * PEOPLE, PRODUCT & PROCESS SAFETY - Accountable for ensuring that all work is carried out in compliance with the required standard to ensure conformance to the engineering specification, and for promoting a product safety culture in the organisation. * QUALITY - Drive to Zero Defects. Focus on delivering high quality test data. Ensure compliance to all relevant company legislative and technical policies and standards. * COST - Develop and manage agreed people budget (headcount, productivity, absenteeism). Understand and manage the facility cost centre budget and work with the team to drive productivity and reduce consumable cost. * DELIVERY - Deliver our test services to customer commitments on time. Plan using load and capacity tools and manage bottlenecks and constraints to achieve flow through the facility. * PEOPLE - Optimise the capability and capacity of the facility by developing a flexible team. Develop and motivate team members (staff & Works) ensuring they are trained, capable and effective. * LEAN - Ensure that all relevant Production System minimum standards are fully deployed and sustained within the business in support of performance objectives and coaching the team to fully participate in continuous improvement. * LEAD - Inspire the test team to consistently deliver high levels of performance through facilitation, coaching and the demonstration of lean leadership behaviours. Motivate, delegate, and empower team members to act and make their own decisions. * ASSETS - Optimise the performance of test assets to maximise facility productivity and meet current and future customer demand. Understand current constraints and develop a future state. * DIGITAL - Understand the IT systems we use to drive our management and leadership activity. Be competent in the use of the tools to manage facility and people performance. 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