Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, we support the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers and delivering social value through our products and services.
Location
RAF Brize Norton, United Kingdom
Working Hours
Rolling 3‑week shift patterns: Early (06:00‑14:00), Night (22:00‑06:00), and Late (14:00‑22:00).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus
* Night Shift Allowance
* Pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
* Life cover
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental well‑being support
* Employee discount schemes with major brands and retailers
* Learning, development and global career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and refresh Planned Maintenance Programmes (PMPs) for the A400M Synthetic Training Equipment (STE) and classroom equipment in accordance with supplied documentation.
* Conduct all preventative maintenance activities and corrective fault rectifications to ensure training equipment is contractually available for use.
* Record and track all maintenance activities, fault repairs, and corrective actions to address Service Failures and Facility Deficiencies.
* Audit and manage tools, parts, and consumables, ensuring all are recorded and tracked using inventory management software.
* Complete hardware and software updates, upgrades, and weekly housekeeping to maintain optimal equipment performance.
* Maintain clean and presentable STE, classrooms, and classroom equipment.
* Support RAF in performing annual validation checks of the STE, including running 100% of the Qualification Test Guide per year.
* Update instructor operating station and ownership database as per Authority supplied digital aeronautical flight information files.
* Perform software backups, recovery processes, cloning, and storage in accordance with the A400M contract.
* Assist in the maintenance of the site facility building.
* Conduct all tasks within the site‑appropriate Health & Safety guidelines.
Qualifications and Experience
* Engineering mindset with a strong attention to detail.
* Previous Simulator Engineering experience is advantageous but not essential; all training will be provided.
* Strong IT skills – experience in IT networking and working within Microsoft Office environments.
* Fault‑finding skills and ability to read system drawings for fault tracing and correction.
* Good understanding of electro‑mechanical systems.
* Aircraft knowledge is advantageous but not essential.
Security Clearance
UK National with Security Clearance (SC) without caveats. If not currently held, successful applicants must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Full SC generally requires five years of residence in the UK; in some circumstances a minimum of three years of residence over the last five years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Further guidance can be found on the UKSV website: UK Security Clearance Levels.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, colour, nationality, disability, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
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