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 - Cameras
Location: Glasgow
Role: Full Time
Hours: Night Shift - 6:30/7:30 start - 9.25 hours a day - 4 day week Monday-Thursday / 37 hours per week
Due to demand we’re looking for a technician to join our team in Glasgow to Support us in the manufacturing process and test of multiple military based products. We are looking to expand the night shift.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Optical alignment and construction of optical subassemblies
Complex optical bonding using a mixture of optical adhesives
Optical handing and cleaning
Analysis of optical components using interferometers etc.
Calibration of optical subassemblies and tooling
Work in multi-disciplinary teams
About you
A good understanding of general physics
Good practical and experimental skills
Inquisitiveness – ability to question results and then answer those questions
Self-motivated and capable of working alone and within teams
Good written and oral communication skills to allow effective communication with peers, and both technical and non-technical customers.
Desirable
Knowledge of optical instruments
Knowledge of interferometry
Knowledge of mechanical engineering
Experience with opto- mechanical components and manufacture.
Optical handing and cleaning
Optical bonding
What we can offer
4 day working week
Pension Scheme
28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
Life Cover
Progression and Development Opportunities
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing ap
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailer
This role requires enhanced security clearance to secret (SC) level. Candidates will be required to meet the criteria and seek Defence Vetting Agency clearance, which will be sponsored by Thales. For eligibility criteria, please refer to the Defence Vetting Agency website.
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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.
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