Electrical Technician

Thales UK; Templecombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and technology company in Templecombe is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to perform manufacturing tasks. The role offers a varied workload, career progression opportunities, and a flexible 4-day work week. Key responsibilities include producing electrical assemblies, ensuring quality standards, and escalating issues as needed. Ideal candidates will have wiring experience and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Benefits

4-day working week

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 7%

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life insurance

Stock options (SharingThales)

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Generous training budget

Gym and well-being memberships

Discounts on major retail outlets

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in building electrical or electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Eligible to obtain full SC clearance (UK only).
• Wiring experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce on time and to quality standards the manufacture of electrical assemblies.
• Escalate blockers and issues to the team leader.
• Ensure 5S standards are met.

Skills

Building electrical or electro-mechanical assemblies

Wiring experience

Ability to interpret drawings and wiring diagrams

Familiarity with IPC standards

Job description

Electrical Technician - Manufacturing

Templecombe

Are you an experienced electrical technician who can hit the ground running in a new role? Do you enjoy a varied workload where not every day is the same?

Our Opportunity

Due to demand, we’re looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join our Maritime Mission Systems business unit in Templecombe.

With experience building electrical or electro-mechanical assemblies, you’ll perform manufacturing tasks in accordance with engineering drawings to the required quality standards.

The product range is diverse; one day, you’ll work on a small, detailed board, and another day, on a large-scale sonar product. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from a large, experienced, and knowledgeable team, with potential career progression into Manufacturing, Quality, People Management, or Engineering, all fully supported by Thales.

The role is based at our Templecombe manufacturing site. You will work a 4-day week, Monday to Thursday, with 9.25 hours per day.

Key duties:

• Produce on time and to quality standards the manufacture of electrical assemblies
• Escalate blockers and issues to the team leader
• Escalate health and safety issues to the team leader
• Ensure 5S standards are met
• Log and escalate any quality non-conformances to the inspector or quality representative
• Ensure all incidents are logged correctly and escalated to H&S leaders as appropriate

Experience:

• Experience building electrical or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience in wiring
• Ability to interpret drawings and wiring diagrams
• Eligible to obtain full SC clearance (UK only)
• Working within IPC standards

Thales Benefits

• 4-day working week
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions up to 7%
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life insurance
• Stock options (SharingThales) every 2 years
• Enhanced maternity and parental leave
• Generous training budget and allowance for conferences/workshops
• Gym and well-being memberships, Cycle to Work
• Discounts on major retail outlets
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

Flexibility

We offer flexible working options to support your health and well-being, including part-time hours, job sharing, home working, and flexible start and finish times, where possible.

Security Clearance

This role requires SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held; otherwise, the successful applicant will need to undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. For guidance, visit the UKSV website. Full SC clearance generally requires residence in the UK for the last 5 years; in some cases, a minimum of 3 years’ residence may be accepted with additional checks. For more details, see the National Security Vetting Agency at www.gov.uk.