Fitter

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.

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.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

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