Manufacturing Technician

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Manufacturing Technicians to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge defensive systems while collaborating closely with experienced professionals. Enjoy a flexible 4-day work week, with opportunities for progression and development. The company prioritizes employee well-being and offers a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and generous annual leave. If you're passionate about manufacturing and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

4-day working week

Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Life Cover

Progression and Development Opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount shopping schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in production or manufacturing environments is essential.
• Ability to interpret circuit diagrams and identify faults.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex manufacturing operations to quality standards.
• Adhere to company processes and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Circuit Diagram Interpretation

Self-Assessment and Approval

PC Literacy

Education

Electrical/Electronic Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security, and Space. Your health and well-being matter to us, and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part-time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Manufacturing Technicians - we need you!
Location: Glasgow

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

We have multiple opportunities to join our Land and Air Systems (LAS) Optronic business unit as a manufacturing technician. In this role, you will work closely with existing team members, Work Cell Manager, and Manufacturing Engineers in delivering the outputs from the relevant work cell as per the business requirements.

The roles are based out of our Glasgow manufacturing site. You will work a 4-day week Monday to Thursday and work 9.25 hours per day. Start time is flexible between 6:00 am and 7:30 am, and you get 30 minutes unpaid for lunch. There is also free on-site parking and an on-site canteen.

Key Responsibilities

1. To perform complex Manufacturing operations in accordance with the associated documentation provided to the quality standards expected.
2. Adhere to the defined Company processes when carrying out all tasks.
3. Perform self-assessment and approval of products.
4. Input and support any continuous improvement actions being worked on within Industry.
5. Able to detect any fault or non-compliance and if necessary raise the alert. In addition, when able, should contribute to diagnostics and the finding of the cause/root analysis.
6. Manage and record build configuration of product.
7. Use the company tools (ERP, Palma etc.) when carrying out product assembly tasks.

About you

1. Experience working in a production or manufacturing department.
2. Able to interpret circuit diagrams and identify faults to component level.
3. Ability to identify and carry out actions required with minimal supervision.
4. PC literate in the use of Microsoft Office Tool set.
5. Able to secure SC clearance with no restrictions.

Desirable

1. Experience in working within an Industrial / Engineering environment is essential.
2. IPC trained and accredited.
3. An electrical / electronic qualification.

What we can offer

1. 4-day working week.
2. Pension Scheme.
3. 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays).
4. Life Cover.
5. Progression and Development Opportunities.
6. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing resources.
7. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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Created on 22/03/2025 by TN United Kingdom