Manufacturing Operators/Technicians

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. 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.

Thales in Templecombe is expanding, and we’re looking for hands-on, motivated individuals to join our manufacturing team within our Underwater Systems business unit.

What our roles have to offer:

• Play a vital role in keeping countries and communities safe
• Career growth opportunities
• Great work life balance with roles either being fixed shifts, 3 days a week or working Monday – Thursday.

Our Opportunities:

We have multiple vacancies across our manufacturing operations, including but not limited to:

• Assembly technicians (mechanical/electrical)
• Test technicians
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Quality Inspectors
• Team Leaders

In these roles you will work closely with existing team members, Work Cell Managers and Manufacturing Engineers in delivering the outputs from the relevant work cell as per the business requirements.

What we are looking for:

Whether you are an experienced professional or looking to kickstart your career in manufacturing, we want to hear from you. Ideal candidates will have:

• A keen eye for detail
• Individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of their role in our operations
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Good with practical, hands-on work

These roles will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. 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.

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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