Location: Glasgow, 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 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.

Environmental Test Technician

🕒 Shift pattern support required

Thales UK | Manufacturing & Engineering | Full-time

Do you enjoy hands-on technical work and being part of a collaborative team? Are you looking to grow your career in a supportive environment where your contribution is valued every day?

We’re looking for an Environmental Test Technician to join our friendly and skilled team. In this role, you’ll support our Test Engineers in maintaining and servicing production test equipment—playing an essential part in the quality and reliability of our products.

What You’ll Be Doing

Carrying out maintenance and repairs on production test equipmentUsing a variety of tools such as torque wrenches and multi-metersSupporting simple electrical testing using power supplies and diagnostic toolsAccurately recording work and following procedures using MS Word, Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

What We’re Looking For

We welcome people from a range of backgrounds, especially those who enjoy working in a structured but supportive environment. You might be just who we’re looking for if you:

✅ Hold an HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering

✅ Have a basic mechanical background and experience using common tools

✅ Are familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

✅ Are detail-oriented, organised, and take pride in your work

✅ Enjoy being part of a team but are also confident working on your own

✅ Communicate clearly and listen actively

✅ Are flexible and keen to learn new skills

Bonus if you have:

🔧 Experience in a manufacturing/production environment

🏗️ Lifting and slinging experience

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Why Thales?

At Thales, we know that innovation starts with people. That’s why we invest in creating a workplace that’s inclusive, supportive, and built around mutual respect. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, quality, and individual growth—where your efforts directly contribute to exciting real-world projects.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re someone who’s practical, detail-focused, and looking for a role where you can really make an impact—we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now and become part of something bigger.

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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