Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative Join a growing precision engineering environment in a hands-on role finishing high-quality components. Practical hand-tool experience, accuracy and attention to detail are essential; aerospace experience is not required. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Bench Operative, Assembly Operative, Factory Operative, Engineering Operative, Finishing Operative, Deburring Operative, Workshop Operative, General Operative   SALARY: £12.71 per hour + Benefits LOCATION: Preston, Lancashire JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:15pm, Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm   JOB OVERVIEW This is a great opportunity to build your skills in precision manufacturing as a Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative within a skilled production environment. The Production Operative / Manufacturing Operative...

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Manufacturing Apprentice – Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship   Start Date: Monday 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee Type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: 37 hours per week on site (12.33 hours Monday – Wednesday days or nights or Thursday – Saturday days or nights). Year 1 - Monday – Friday 37 hours a week, moving to a 4-day week (9.25 hour) after completing your academic year at college when 18 years of age. Then after completing the apprenticeship...

Electronics Production Technician Do you take real pride in building something properly and notice the details others miss? This is a great opportunity for an experienced electronics assembly professional to join a friendly production team, building, testing and configuring electronic wireless communications products used by customers worldwide. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Electronics Assembly Technician, Production Technician, Electronics Assembler, Assembly Technician, Electrical Assembly Technician, Test Technician, Wiring Technician, Cable Assembly Technician, PCB Assembly Technician, Manufacturing Technician   SALARY: £27,000 to £32,000 per annum + Benefits      LOCATION: Elstree, Hertfordshire (You must live within a commutable distance to Elstree) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW This is an excellent opportunity for a careful and...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Industrial Process Engineer Do you have an interest in Engineering? Are you up for a challenge? Do you want to work with a highly regarded team who will support your learning and development? Do you want to be part of a team of specialists that are designing solutions that make tomorrow possible, today? ……..Then look no further What the role has to offer: Development Opportunity Job Satisfaction - involvement in product solutions from concept to customer delivery and repair/servicing Large support network...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. We’re Hiring: MIV Technician | Thales Are you a hands-on Manufacturing or Engineering Technician with experience in assembly, testing and fault finding? We’re looking for an MIV Technician to join our team at Thales and work within an exciting, highly skilled manufacturing environment. 🛠️ What you’ll be doing: Assemble and test complex electrical, mechanical and optical components Work from manufacturing data packs, technical instructions and test specifications Carry out product testing and self-assessment to...

ASE-S1-05 Manufacturing Technician (Fixed-Term Project Role) Location:  Bard Manufacturing Facility Department:  Manufacturing Operations Job Type:  Fixed-Term (Project-Based, 2-Year Contract) Reports to:  Shift Manager Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Bard, we are committed to delivering high-quality medicines safely, efficiently, and reliably to patients who depend on them. As part of our ongoing manufacturing expansion programme, we are investing in new capabilities while maintaining excellence within our existing operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical business initiative by ensuring continuity of supply during a period of operational transformation. Role Summary The Manufacturing Technician is a fixed-term, project-linked position established to support manufacturing operations within Bard's legacy production suites during the Manufacturing Expansion Training Workstream. The role will ensure...

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Manufacturing Apprentice - Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering NI (Level 2 en-route)   Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Belfast (applicants must have been resident in Northern Ireland for the past 5 years) Working hours (37 hours per week): Year 1 : 4.5-day week Mon–Thu: 07:00–15:45 (8.25 hours per day) Friday: 08:00–12:00 Years 2 & 3 : 4-day week Mon–Thu: 07:00–16:45 (9.25 hours per day)   Turn your curiosity into a...

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Apprentice   Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)   Do you have an inquisitive mind?  Do you like to know how things work and are interested in engineering?  Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a degree, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Manufacturing Apprentice - Modern Apprenticeship in Manufacturing (Scotland)   Start Date: 16th August 2027 (This is a mandatory requirement for college induction) Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Glasgow Working Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 37 hours a week (9.25 hours Monday – Thursday)   Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about manufacturing and engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a modern apprenticeship that combines academic study with...

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Manufacturing Apprentice – Level 3 Engineering Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship   Start Date: Monday 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee Type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: 37 hours per week on site (8 hours Monday - Thursday). Year 1 Monday – Friday 37 hours a week, moving to 4-day week when 18 years of age after year 1 is complete   Turn your curiosity into a career. If you’re passionate about manufacturing, eager to learn, and looking for a...

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Electronics Engineer Apprentice - Level 6 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship   Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)   Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience,...

Manufacturing Technician (Fixed-Term Project Role) Location:   Bard Manufacturing Facility Department:   Manufacturing Operations Job Type:   Fixed-Term (Project-Based, 2-Year Contract) Reports to:   Shift Manager Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Bard, we are committed to delivering high-quality medicines safely, efficiently, and reliably to patients who depend on them. As part of our ongoing manufacturing expansion programme, we are investing in new capabilities while maintaining excellence within our existing operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical business initiative by ensuring continuity of supply during a period of operational transformation. Role Summary The Manufacturing Technician is a fixed-term, project-linked position established to support manufacturing operations within Bard's legacy production suites during the Manufacturing Expansion Training Workstream. The role will...

Manufacturing Technician (Fixed-Term Project Role) Location:   Bard Manufacturing Facility Department:   Manufacturing Operations Job Type:   Fixed-Term (Project-Based, 2-Year Contract) Reports to:   Shift Manager Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Bard, we are committed to delivering high-quality medicines safely, efficiently, and reliably to patients who depend on them. As part of our ongoing manufacturing expansion programme, we are investing in new capabilities while maintaining excellence within our existing operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical business initiative by ensuring continuity of supply during a period of operational transformation. Role Summary The Manufacturing Technician is a fixed-term, project-linked position established to support manufacturing operations within Bard's legacy production suites during the Manufacturing Expansion Training Workstream. The role will...

Manufacturing Technician (Fixed-Term Project Role) Location:   Bard Manufacturing Facility Department:   Manufacturing Operations Job Type:   Fixed-Term (Project-Based, 2-Year Contract) Reports to:   Shift Manager Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Bard, we are committed to delivering high-quality medicines safely, efficiently, and reliably to patients who depend on them. As part of our ongoing manufacturing expansion programme, we are investing in new capabilities while maintaining excellence within our existing operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical business initiative by ensuring continuity of supply during a period of operational transformation. Role Summary The Manufacturing Technician is a fixed-term, project-linked position established to support manufacturing operations within Bard's legacy production suites during the Manufacturing Expansion Training Workstream. The role will...

ASE-S1-05 Manufacturing Technician (Fixed-Term Project Role) Location:  Bard Manufacturing Facility Department:  Manufacturing Operations Job Type:  Fixed-Term (Project-Based, 2-Year Contract) Reports to:  Shift Manager Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Bard, we are committed to delivering high-quality medicines safely, efficiently, and reliably to patients who depend on them. As part of our ongoing manufacturing expansion programme, we are investing in new capabilities while maintaining excellence within our existing operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical business initiative by ensuring continuity of supply during a period of operational transformation. Role Summary The Manufacturing Technician is a fixed-term, project-linked position established to support manufacturing operations within Bard's legacy production suites during the Manufacturing Expansion Training Workstream. The role will...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Manufacturing Technicians - Naval – Mechanical Location: Glasgow Role:Permanent Hours: 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per week Due to demand we’re looking for experienced Technicians to join our Optronics and Missile Electronics (OME) department in Glasgow. You will work closely with existing team members, Work Cell Manager and Manufacturing Engineers in delivering the outputs from the relevant work cell as per the business requirements. With experience in Mechanical manufacturing  you will be working on...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Working Arrangements: Cheadle site based Working pattern: 37 hours across 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday – 9.25 hours per day ). Overtime may be available on Fridays and Saturdays. We're looking for a Principal Technician to join our team, supporting the manufacture, assembly and maintenance of advanced electromechanical systems for critical defence and naval programmes. You'll work to engineering drawings and quality standards, contributing to the production of cable harnesses, LRUs and assemblies. This is an...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Working arrangements: Site based Working pattern: 37 hours across 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday – 9.25 hours per day ). Overtime may be available on Fridays and Saturdays We’re looking for an Integration and Test Technician to join our innovative team where your technical skills make a real impact. You’ll play a key role in conducting integration operations and supervising testing to ensure products operate smoothly whilst ensuring cost is prioritised. Core Benefits: On offer is a competitive salary and...

Location: Manor Royal Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: Be the Mechanical Engineering Lead for the UWS project, supporting product and development. To provide direction to the mechanical team and increase the capability of the Mechanical...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Job Title: Manufacturing Technician – Wiring Hours: 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per week Due to demand we’re 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’ll be performing manufacturing tasks in accordance with engineering drawings to the required quality. The roles are based out of our Glasgow manufacturing site.  You will work a 4 day week Monday to Thursday and work 9.25...