Location: Carterton, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world's largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

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.

THALESare looking to recruita M&E Engineer / Flight Simulator Engineerto be based atRAF Brize Nortonfor our Systems Operations division.

Are you an electrical and/or mechanical engineer who is looking for their next challenge? Ideally you will have had simulator experience but this is not essential. You will maintain, service & support theA400MSynthetic Training Equipment (STE) and classroom equipment. Working alongside 9 professional engineers operating a 3 shift rota, ensuring all STE (including 2 Full Flight Simulators a Cargo Hold Trainer and other training devices) are available for use and in excellent working order to achieve the contract requirements.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Pension Scheme
• Night Shift Allowance
• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2X times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts

Working hours - rolling 3 week shift patterns of Earlies/Days/Nights - with Night Shift Allowance

What will you deliver?

• Maintain and refresh Planned Maintenance Programmes (PMP's) for the STE and Classroom equipment in accordance with STE supplied documentation.
• Follow procedures and working instructions to conduct all preventative maintenance activities in accordance with the PMP's for the STE & classroom equipment and to carry out any corrective fault rectifications to ensure the training equipment is contractually available for use.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities / fault repairs are recorded and are trackable, including corrective actions to rectify Service Failures and or Facility Deficiencies.
• Carry out audits and be accountable for the continued serviceability of tools, parts & consumables, ensuring that all parts/spares are recorded and tracked using inventory management software.

Who are we looking for?

• An individual with a Positive can do attitude.
• Technically minded with a passion for engineering.
• Strong IT skills - IT Networking experience and able to work within Microsoft office environments.
• Keen fault finding skills & a high attention to detail.
• Able to read system drawings to trace faults and aid with malfunction corrections.
• Good understanding of electro-mechanical systems and architecture.

UKEO British (UK EyesOnly British)

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats . It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

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.

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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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