Manufacturing Operators/Technicians

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

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.

Manufacturing Technicians/Operators

Templecombe

Keen to play a part in shaping the future of defence?

Thales in Templecombe is expanding, and we’re looking for hands‑on, motivated individuals to join our manufacturing team within our Towed Array production cell in our Underwater Systems business unit—whether for current opportunities or future openings.

What our roles have to offer:

• Play a vital role in keeping countries and communities safe

• Career growth opportunities

• Great work life balance with roles on fixed shifts and great shift premiums

Our Opportunities:

We have multiple vacancies across our manufacturing operations, including but not limited to:

• Mechanical or Electrical Technicians - passion for / experience in required

• Test Technicians - strong experience/skillset required

• Quality Inspectors - strong experience/skillset required

What we are looking for:

We’re seeking motivated individuals who are ready to grow their careers as Manufacturing Technicians. Whether you bring hands‑on experience from a Mechanical or Electrical background, or you’re someone with a genuine passion for practical work and a strong drive to learn, we’d love to hear from you. If you thrive in a hands‑on environment, take pride in accuracy, and are eager to develop your technical skills within a fast‑paced manufacturing setting, this role could be the ideal next step. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are essential.

Full training will be provided for up to 12 weeks.

Current openings:

Test Technicians - Thursday Friday Saturday (days)

Mech/Elect Technicians - Monday Tuesday Wednesday (nights)

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions.  This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats.

It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.  If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. 

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.

Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

These roles will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.  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 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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