Manufacturing Technician - Electrical Operator - Thursday to Saturday Day Shift

Thales; Templecombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Manufacturing Technician - Mechanical Operator in Templecombe to work within the Towed Array manufacturing cell. This role involves mechanical assembly, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and maintaining high production quality. Successful candidates must demonstrate hands-on mechanical assembly experience along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, ideally holding SC Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly and production environment required.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must obtain SC Clearance if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly as per routings and instructions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain tools and equipment to workshop standards.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Troubleshooting

Time Management

Basic PC Skills

Job description

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

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 the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space.

Your health and well-being matters 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 Technician - Mechanical Operator - Thursday to Saturday Day Shift, Templecombe

Uplift and £80 bonus for working Saturday

Role Overview

This role involves working within our Towed Array manufacturing cell, performing mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly as per routings and instructions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain tools and equipment to workshop standards.

About You

Looking for someone hands-on, able to work independently and in a team, with experience in mechanical assembly and a production environment. Good time management and basic PC skills are required.

Additional Information

This role requires SC Clearance, which the successful candidate must obtain if not already held. Candidates should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years, with some circumstances allowing for 3 years.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We support flexible working and provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

If interested, please have an informal chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner. Great journeys start here, apply now!