Process and General Operator

Process and General Operator

Thales Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Location:

Crossgar, 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, 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.

Process & General Assemblers – We need you!

Location: Crossgar

We have multiple opportunities to join our Crossgar manufacturing team! Join our world class team with a 70‑year‑plus heritage in Northern Ireland specialising in the defence and space sectors. We have a strong commitment in investing in future talent so if you have experience in a high‑precision engineering manufacturing environment, come and join our team!

Day‑to‑day duties include:

• Responsible for assembling products as per the production schedule with focus on quality, cost and schedule.
• The operator will carry out a range of tasks e.g. – Mechanical Assembly, Electrical testing, basic soldering, product packaging, paint preparation, stores and material handling.
• Participation in continuous improvement projects.
• Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering & management to develop team working and ensure that safety, cost, quality and schedule are met.
• Ensures that all tools, work instructions and equipment are maintained and at the correct standard.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of assemblies, work stations and general working area.
• The jobholder will participate with their manager in the e‑HR together policy and ensure that individual career and personal development plans are in place.
• Ensure all work undertaken is in accord with the departmental control procedures and that in all aspects of work these procedures are followed.
• Will be expected to work for periods of time without supervision and required to maintain records of production builds.
• Assisting with work in other areas of the site when required by management to achieve production schedules.

Please note current working hours are due to change and any successful applicants must be open to future shift patterns. Overtime will also be required.

• Have good manual dexterity in order to work with complex assemblies.
• Be able to use small hand tools and measuring equipment, e.g. feeler gauges, clock gauges and torque tools.
• Follow manufacturing instruction sheets.
• Read basic engineering drawings.
• Knowledge and experience of Lean manufacturing/Business improvement techniques.

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve and maintain SC clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide…