M&E Engineer / Simulator Technician

Thales Group; Carterton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Life cover

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking an engineer to maintain and refresh training simulators (STE) and classroom equipment in the UK. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, update software/hardware, and ensure 100% readiness for annual validation checks.

A UK National with SC clearance is preferred; training is provided for simulator engineering if needed. You'll work on-site with strong IT networking, fault-finding, and electro-mechanical system skills, ensuring safe, reliable operation

Qualifications

• Engineering mindset and aptitude for problem-solving.
• Training provided for simulator engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret system drawings and schematics.
• Solid understanding of electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and refresh maintenance programmes for STE and classroom equipment.
• Follow procedures to carry out preventative maintenance and fault rectifications.
• Record all maintenance activities and corrective actions.
• Audit tools, parts, and consumables and track through inventory software.
• Perform hardware/software updates and weekly housekeeping for optimal performance.
• Keep equipment clean, presentable, and ready for use.
• Support RAF in annual validation checks and run 100% of the Qualification Test Guide.
• Update instructor operating station and ownership databases as required.

Skills

Engineering mindset

IT networking

Fault-finding

Read system drawings

Electro-mechanical systems

Aircraft knowledge

Tools

IT Tools

Job description

• Maintain and refresh Planned Maintenance Programmes (PMP's) for the STE and Classroom equipment in accordance with STE supplied documentation.
• Follow procedures and working instructions to conduct all preventative maintenance activities in accordance with the PMP's for the STE & classroom equipment and to carry out any corrective fault rectifications to ensure the training equipment is contractually available for use.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities / fault repairs are recorded and are trackable, including corrective actions to rectify Service Failures and or Facility Deficiencies.
• Carry out audits and be accountable for the continued serviceability of tools, parts & consumables, ensuring that all parts/spares are recorded and tracked using inventory management software.
• Complete Hardware and Software updates and upgrades along with weekly housekeeping to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Keep all STE, classrooms and classroom equipment in a clean & presentable manner.
• Ensure support is provided to the RAF in performing the annual validation checks of the STE, including running 100% of the Qualification Test Guide per year
• Complete instructor operating station and ownership database updates as per Authority supplied digital aeronautical flight information files.
• Ensure software backups, recovery processes, cloning and storage of Software are carried out in accordance with the A400M contract.
• Assist in the maintenance of the site facility building.
• Be able to conduct all task within the site appropriate Health & Safety guidelines
  An individual with an engineering mindset.
• Previous Simulator Engineering experience would be great but not essential as all training and development can be given.
• Strong IT skills - IT Networking experience and able to work within Microsoft office environments.
• Keen fault-finding skills & a high attention to detail.
• Able to read system drawings to trace faults and aid with malfunction corrections.
• Good understanding of electro-mechanical systems.
• Aircraft knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.
  Thales 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., Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Performance-related bonus
• Night Shift Allowance
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Life cover
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing support
• Employee discount schemes with major brands and retailers
• Learning, development and global career progression opportunities, 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.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.