Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. 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 thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats 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. Job Role - Fitter (Clean Room) Location - Belfast Join Thales Integrated Airspace-protection Systems (IAS) UK Innovate, Develop, and Excel Are you ready to enhance your career with a world-renowned organisation that impacts global safety and security through cutting-edge technology and services? Thales IAS UK offers exciting opportunities for talented individuals like you. We are passionate about providing our employees with the support they need to achieve their professional goals. Why Thales IAS UK? State-of-the-Art Technology : Work with leading-edge innovations. Dynamic Team : Collaborate with highly skilled, forward-thinking professionals. Career Growth : We offer exceptional career development opportunities. Role Overview Experienced Fitter Due to increased workload, the Product Team is expanding the manufacturing team, creating opportunities for experienced Fitters. This position involves working within a team responsible for the manufacture, repair, and refurbishment of associated ground equipment, with a focus on achieving set customer delivery milestones and providing consistent quality products to support our UK and export customers. Principal Relationships: Wiring & Mechanical Technicians Manufacturing Planners Team Leaders Cell Manager Quality Assurance Design Authority/Engineers Customer Representatives for Factory Acceptance Testing Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Work to drawings and production specifications to meet product requirements. Produce assemblies and sub-assemblies according to Production Test Specifications and record results. Demonstrate expertise in fitting/assembly techniques to achieve the specified quality standard. Integrate and collaborate effectively with the established team to achieve targets. Adopt the principles of the 5S housekeeping standard. Participate in continuous improvement activities aimed at eliminating waste and reducing operating costs. Skills: Essential: Experienced PC user Manual dexterity Quick learner Ability to work within a team Desirable: City & Guilds or equivalent qualification Capability to work to Manufacturing Instructions and Engineering drawings Experience: Essential: No essential experience needed Desirable: At least 3 years in a production environment or similar Values and Behaviours: Focus on Customers Perform through Teaming Innovate Develop Our People Qualifications: Essential: City & Guilds Electronics or equivalent Desirable: ONC/BTEC Mechanical or equivalent Why Join Us? At Thales IAS UK, we offer support for career progression and professional development. Our training programmes and established mentoring and coaching schemes provide fantastic opportunities to enhance your skill set and achieve your professional goals. 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. 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. Great journeys start here, apply now!