Environmental Test Technician - Weekend Shift

Thales Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work schemes

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thales UK is seeking an Environmental Test Technician to support our production teams on a weekend shift, ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. You will perform hands-on testing using torque wrenches and multi-meters, and contribute to accurate documentation using MS Word and Excel.

The role requires an HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, a basic mechanical background, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Hold an HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Have a basic mechanical background and experience using common tools.
• Are familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Be detail-oriented, organised, and take pride in your work.

Responsibilities

• Use torque wrenches and multi-meters for hands-on tasks.
• Support electrical testing using power supplies and diagnostic tools.
• Accurately recording work and following procedures using MS Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

Skills

Mechanical background

MS Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Lifting and slinging (bonus)

Education

HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Torque wrenches

Multi-meters

Power supplies

Diagnostic tools

Job description

## Environmental Test Technician - Weekend ShiftApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Glasgowtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0334256Location: Glasgow, United KingdomThales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.### **Environmental Test Technician**### **Weekend Shift pattern support required Fri Sat Sun 37 hours**### Thales UK | Manufacturing & Engineering | Full-time### Do you enjoy hands-on technical work and being part of a collaborative team? Are you looking to grow your career in a supportive environment where your contribution is valued every day?### We’re looking for an Environmental Test Technician to join our friendly and skilled team. In this role, you’ll support our production teams—playing an essential part in the quality and reliability of our products.### **What You’ll Be Doing*** ### Using a variety of tools such as torque wrenches and multi-meters* ### Supporting simple electrical testing using power supplies and diagnostic tools* ### Accurately recording work and following procedures using MS Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office tools### ### **What We’re Looking For**### We welcome people from a range of backgrounds, especially those who enjoy working in a structured but supportive environment. You might be just who we’re looking for if you:### Hold an HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering### Have a basic mechanical background and experience using common tools### Are familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)### Are detail-oriented, organised, and take pride in your work### Enjoy being part of a team but are also confident working on your own### Communicate clearly and listen actively### Are flexible and keen to learn new skills### Bonus if you have:### Experience in a manufacturing/production environment### Lifting and slinging experience### ****### **Why Thales?**### At Thales, we know that innovation starts with people. That’s why we invest in creating a workplace that’s inclusive, supportive, and built around mutual respect. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, quality, and individual growth—where your efforts directly contribute to exciting real-world projects.### Ready to take the next step?### If you’re someone who’s practical, detail-focused, and looking for a role where you can really make an impact—we’d love to hear from you.### Apply now and become part of something bigger.At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.