2020 Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Job Description

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 Air Traffic Management, 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.

Manufacturing Apprenticeship – Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Location: Belfast

Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through your qualifications, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry leading organisation?

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake an Engineering Apprenticeship with a team of like-minded people, working on some of the most cutting edge technologies and products offered by Thales UK today. This three-year apprenticeship will suit those candidates who are serious about committing to their learning and development.

Upon successful completion this apprentice position will lead to recognition and classification as a skilled technician.

All apprentices will complete a common first year in manufacturing operations which will include work-based learning to develop the skills necessary to achieve performance levels in the production of components and assemblies (consistent with the required quality standards and the Master Production Schedule).

It is anticipated that during the second and third year apprentices will define their core skills area within the spectrum of manufacturing activities. The skill areas anticipated to be required are electrical/mechanical assembly and manufacturing machining. Skill definition will be based on performance during your first year, and matched to the business requirements at that time.

All trainees will:

• Successfully complete a number of general engineering training units aligned to an NVQ Level two, on route to a Level three in ‘Performing Engineering Operations’
• Obtain relevant underpinning knowledge through study to Level three Diploma in Engineering Technology

Additionally, you will be expected to perform as a valued team member in a range of disciplines within the various manufacturing areas.

This opportunity is within the Land and Air Systems business in Belfast.

Who we’re looking for

You must be self-motivated, self-disciplined, reliable and responsible with an ability to assimilate information quickly. You must also possess a high degree of integrity, be a good team member and be committed to an ethos of continuous improvement. All applicants should be enthusiastic and have a genuine interest in achieving an Apprenticeship with Thales.

The job holder must commit to obtaining a Level three Apprenticeship in Mechatronics within a three-year period.

Y ou will also need:

Five GCSEs including English, Maths and Science - grade 4 (C) or above

Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Friday 3rd January 2020, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of January 2020 with details of next steps.

All apprentices require full Security Clearance in line with United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements - to gain clearance you will typically need to have been a UK resident for a minimum of five years. As part of this process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Security Clearance please refer to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

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 65,000 employees in 56 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. Great journeys start here, apply now!