At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day, making life better and keeping us safer. We innovate across aerospace, defence, security and space.
Due to demand we are looking for experienced technicians to join our Optronics and Missile Electronics [OME] business unit in Glasgow. With experience in wiring and building electrical assemblies, you will perform manufacturing tasks in accordance with engineering drawings to the required quality.
Job Title
Manufacturing Technician – Wiring
Location
Glasgow
Employment 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 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Lunch break unpaid.
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 the associated documentation and quality standards in a timely and professional manner.
* Adhere to the defined company processes when carrying out all tasks.
* Perform self‑assessment and approval of products.
* Support continuous improvement actions being worked on within industry.
* Detect faults or non‑compliance and raise alerts; contribute to diagnostics and root cause analysis.
* Manage and record build configuration of product.
* 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.
Security 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 may require additional evidence.
About Us
At Thales, we provide career opportunities across 80,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in existing areas of expertise or new fields. Embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Equal Opportunity
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process. We provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can perform at their best during the recruitment process.
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