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Thales

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You enjoy teamwork in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication and decision-making skills, and have team leadership experience. SC Clearance is required; UK residency for 5 years preferred.
  • You will ensure smooth operations, drive continuous improvement, and support essential manufacturing tasks while collaborating with team leaders and managers in various roles.

Requirements

  • We are seeking individuals who:
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, team focused environment
  • Confident decision-makers with strong communication skills
  • Understand the importance of quality, safety and continuous improvement
  • Have experience leading and influencing teams, managing projects or supporting operational delivery.
  • These roles will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.
  • To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Play a vital role in keeping countries and communities safe
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Great work life balance with roles either being fixed shifts, 3 days a week or working Monday – Thursday
  • We’re currently / will be hiring for a range of roles that are essential to our manufacturing operators
  • If you’re passionate about making a difference, smoothing operations and continuous improvement, there’s a place for you here with us
  • Opportunities include, but not limited to
  • Manufacturing team leaders
  • Operations managers
  • Manufacturing and support & administrative roles
  • Production Planners
  • Procurement
  • Bid and Project Management
  • Continuous improvement specialists

FAQs

What types of manufacturing roles are available at Thales in Templecombe?

We are hiring for a range of roles, including manufacturing team leaders, operations managers, manufacturing and support & administrative roles, production planners, procurement, bid and project management, and continuous improvement specialists.

What is the work-life balance like for the manufacturing roles?

Our roles offer great work-life balance with options for fixed shifts, 3 days a week, or working Monday to Thursday.

Is experience needed for these roles?

We are looking for individuals who have experience leading and influencing teams, managing projects, or supporting operational delivery, as well as a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

What qualifications are needed to apply for the manufacturing positions?

While specific qualifications may vary by role, we generally seek confident decision-makers with strong communication skills who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Is Security Clearance required for these positions?

Yes, these roles will require SC Clearance. Candidates will need to undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance, and generally must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.

Does Thales offer career growth opportunities?

Yes, we provide career growth opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their careers within the company.

How does Thales ensure an inclusive recruitment process?

Thales is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments to support neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities or long-term conditions.

Can I work part-time in these manufacturing roles?

Yes, we offer flexible working patterns, including part-time hours and job sharing, to support your lifestyle and ambitions.

Will I receive training and development support?

Yes, we invest in our employees' development and provide opportunities for training and skill enhancement.

How can I apply for a manufacturing role at Thales?

You can apply by submitting your application through our careers page, where all available positions are listed. Great journeys start here—apply now!

Build a future we can all trust.

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10,001+
Employees
2000
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Mission & Purpose

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 77,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. Trust is essential for societies to flourish, with humans playing a central role in every critical decision. Thales's high-tech solutions, services and products help companies, organisations and governments to achieve their goals and ambitions. And in each of our five vertical markets — digital identity and security, defence and security, aerospace, space, and transport — our customers play a vital role in society.