Operations Coordinator

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 Headline:- MCM Operations Coordinator

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.

Purpose of the Role:

The Maritime Autonomous & Remote Systems Team require a keen and motivated Operations Coordinator to work alongside the Operations Manager with the daily running of the TCW facility.

For this role you MUST have or be able to obtain UK Security Clearances (SC).

The role may involve some travel to our sister-sites in the UK and France and suppliers facilities.

Principal Relationships:

Internal

• Operations Manager
• Trials Engineers
• Vessel Masters
• Maritime Operations Safety Assurance Manager
• QA
• HSE Community

External

• Industrial Partners
• Customer Community

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Management of Centrik (Risk, Safety, Compliance, Manuals, Documents, Meetings, Training)
• MCA (MECAL) Compliance
• Local configuration management
• COSHH management

Skills

• Microsoft Office including Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables).
• Self-driven with good interpersonal skills
• Procurement processes
• Stock control / Use of CM tools

Values & Behaviours:

• Focus on Customers.
• Committed to meeting deadlines
• Be open and honest with a high degree of integrity
• Flexible disposition (with regard to working patterns)
• Work well within a team.
• Be innovative and strive for continued process improvement.

Qualifications and Certification:

Required

• Full UK Driving License

UK Eyes Only:

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.

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.

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