Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom

Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.

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.

 Integration and Test Technician

📍 Cheadle 💼 Monday – Thursday 37 hours

🔐 Must be eligible for SC-level clearance

At Thales UK, we’re powering a future you can trust.

We’re looking for an Integration and Test Technician to join our collaborative and innovative team. You’ll play a key role in the manufacture and repair of both customer and developmental items — using your technical skills to make a real impact.

🚀 What You’ll Do

Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical assembly to defined standardsIdentify and log faults with accuracy and attention to detailMaintain essential documentation throughout the build/test processUse tools and production equipment safely and efficientlyWork closely with engineers, planners, and project teams in a supportive, team-based environment

🎯 What You’ll Bring

Experience in a Production Test or multi-skilled environmentAbility to read circuit diagrams and engineering drawingsStrong knowledge of through-hole & surface mount techSkilled in fault diagnosis and repair down to component levelHNC/HND in Electronics or equivalent + 3 years’ relevant experienceConfident user of MS Word & ExcelA team player who values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

🌍 Why Join Us?

At Thales, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas. We’re committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You’ll get:

✅ Meaningful projects with purpose

✅ Career development & internal mobility

✅ Flexible benefits & wellbeing support

✅ A culture where everyone belongs

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Ready to shape the future with us? Apply now and be 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.

Great journeys start here, apply now!