Manufacturing Technician & Wiring

Thales Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Glasgow is looking for a Manufacturing Technician specializing in wiring. The role involves performing complex electrical operations, adhering to engineering standards, and supporting continuous improvement. Candidates should have experience in wiring and the ability to interpret technical drawings. The position offers a flexible 4-day work week, making it suitable for those looking for a work-life balance while contributing to vital manufacturing projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in wiring required.
• Ability to perform soldering to IPC standards.
• Eligible to obtain full SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Log incidents and escalate to H&S leaders.
• Perform manufacturing operations per engineering drawings.
• Support continuous improvement actions.
• Manage and record build configurations.

Skills

Wiring experience

Complex electrical operations

Building electrical assemblies

Interpreting drawings and wiring diagrams

Tools

ERP

Palma

Job description

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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.

Job Title

Manufacturing Technician – Wiring

Role Details

Location: Glasgow

Contract type: FTC (18 months) and Permanent

Hours: 4 day week, Monday‑Thursday, 37 hours per week (9.25 hours per day). Start time flexible between 6:00 am and 7:30 am with 30 minutes unpaid lunch.

What you’ll do

• Ensure all incidents are logged correctly and escalated to H&S leaders as appropriate.
• Escalate Health and Safety issues to the Work Cell Manager.
• Perform complex manufacturing operations in accordance with engineering drawings and quality standards in a timely and professional manner.
• Adhere to defined company processes when carrying out all tasks.
• Self‑assess and approve products.
• Support continuous improvement actions within the industry.
• Detect faults or non‑compliances and raise alerts; contribute to diagnostics and root cause analysis where possible.
• Manage and record build configuration of products.
• Use company tools (ERP, Palma, etc.) when carrying out product assembly tasks.

What you’ll need

• Experience in wiring.
• Ability to perform complex electrical operations involving wiring and component soldering to IPC standards.
• Experience building electrical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Eligible to obtain full SC clearance.

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.

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