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 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.

Job Title: Fitter

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Job Description:

Thales is seeking a skilled and motivated Fitter to join our dynamic team in Belfast. In this role, you will be responsible for mechanically assembling and electrically testing products within a collaborative environment, adhering to process and quality requirements to meet our company milestones and targets.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions to achieve specified product requirements.
• Produce assemblies and sub-assemblies according to Production Test Specifications, ensuring accurate recording of test results.
• Apply a range of fitting and assembly techniques to complete tasks to the required quality standards.
• Ensure that production equipment and tools are used and maintained to established workshop standards.
• Collaborate effectively with your team to achieve production targets and deadlines.
• Familiarise yourself with and implement the principles of the 5S housekeeping standard to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.
• Actively participate in ongoing Continuous Improvement activities aimed at eliminating waste and reducing operating costs.

Skills:

• Proficient in working to Manufacturing Instructions and Engineering drawings.
• Experienced PC user with good computer skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tasks.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications:
Essential

• Recognised mechanical/electrical apprenticeship.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical assembly processes.

Desirable:

• Basic electrical testing experience is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a leading global technology company.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and innovation.

Thales is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected status.

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.

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