Job Description

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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.

Manufacturing Technician (Night Shift) – Fuzes Department

Location: Glasgow

Shift Pattern: Permanent Night Shift

9.25 x 4 days Hours Flexible start time Monday – Thursday

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Technician looking for a role where precision, innovation, and advanced technology come together?

At Thales, we are expanding our Fuzes department within our Land and Air Systems (LAS) FUZES business and are looking for talented individuals to join our night shift team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in manufacturing cutting-edge electro-optical and laser systems that support critical defence capabilities around the world.

As part of our highly skilled production team, you will work alongside Manufacturing Engineers, Team Leaders, and fellow Technicians to build, test, and deliver high-quality products that make a real difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and test complex opto-mechanical and electrical assemblies for laser products.
• Carry out assembly, alignment, fault-finding, and testing activities to exacting standards.
• Work within a Class 6 cleanroom environment handling sophisticated electro-optical equipment.
• Follow manufacturing processes and quality procedures in line with ISO 9001 standards.
• Accurately complete production documentation and maintain traceability records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to solve manufacturing challenges and improve processes.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, or optical drawings and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic PC and data-entry skills.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and/or J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience working with electro-mechanical, optical, or laser-based systems.
• Cleanroom manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience within aerospace, defence, electronics, or high-precision engineering industries.

Why Join Thales?

At Thales, we're developing next-generation technologies that help protect people and nations worldwide. From advanced sensing and intelligence systems to cutting-edge laser technologies, our innovations are trusted where performance matters most.

You'll be joining a collaborative and inclusive team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work has a genuine impact.

If you're looking for an opportunity to work with advanced technology on a permanent night shift and be part of something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more or apply, contact Alice Hardy, Talent Acquisition Partner

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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.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

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