Electrical Fitter

Location: Belfast, 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 and 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 five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, 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.

**Electrical Fitter**

**6-8 month contract**

Are you an inquisitive individual that has a passion for an Electrical Fitting within the Space domain. Are you looking for your next challenge with the opportunity to work within a highly regarded team that will support with your learning and development? Then look no further

**What the role has to offer**:

- Working in a close, dynamic and supportive team
- 4 day working week

**Our Opportunity**

Thales Land and Air Systems (LAS) Air Operation and Weapons (AOW) business unit is looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter to join the highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team based in Belfast

An experienced Electrician, you will be responsible for the manufacture of complex cables and electrical assemblies within the space propulsion domain

You will be an experienced electrical fitter, ideally a time served electrician who has worked within the space or aerospace industries where you will be responsible for performing a number of highly qualified, complex operations and organising the work in line with procedures

**About You**

You will have experience within a production environment within space or aerospace with a City & Guilds in Electronics or equivalent.

You will have experienced working in the assembly/soldering/crimping of small electronic components

You will have the ability to work under pressure (tight deadlines) and be capable of working to Manufacturing Instruction and Engineering drawings together with knowledge of and ability to work to the quality standards required within the missile industry

You will multi-task and prioritise without the requirement for regular direct supervision. You’ll have the ability to establish and meet deadlines. A proactive individual with excellent communication skills who can engage with all levels of stakeholders and disciplines to establish a system-centric way of working.

**What We Can Offer**

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

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.

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

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.