Social network you want to login/join with:Location: Cheadle, United KingdomThales 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 five major industries: Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security, and Space.Your health and well-being matter 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 flexible start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.THALES is looking to recruit a Field Services Engineer based at Cheadle Site for our Sonar Equipment.Thales is the principal provider of Sonar equipment, support, and expertise to the Royal Navy, having supplied the guardians of the sea with specialist Sonar equipment for over 60 years.As a Field Services Engineer, you will be responsible for the deployment, setting to work, and in-service support of Sonar and/or Electronic Warfare Systems deployed on Royal Navy and export customer ships/submarines.What can we offer you?On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, including:Pension SchemeHalf day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:0028 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 2X times annual salary24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsWorking hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:30, Friday 07:00-12:00What will you deliver?Ensure Health and Safety compliance during all activitiesSupport Royal Navy and Export Platforms in defect rectification, fault diagnosis, testing, and acceptance trials both in harbour and at seaProvide on-call telephone support to customers (once sufficiently trained)Write site visit reportsSupport maintenance periods and refits, including inspections and scheduled maintenance activitiesEscalate engineering issues as requiredWrite post-maintenance reportsProvide weekly activity reports to managementAdhere to export control rules and regulations, including ITARWho are we looking for?Significant experience with electronic equipment; experience with electrical and hydraulics systems is advantageousNetwork/IT experience is beneficialExperience working with armed forces and understanding their procedures is advantageousAbility to follow procedures and suggest improvementsHands-on approach with good documentation and communication skillsWillingness to work at heights and in confined spacesWilling to spend time away from the factory, often with short noticeThe successful candidate will need full Security Clearance (SC). For more information, visit the UKSV website.In line with Thales' security requirements, candidates will need to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history for up to three years. Some roles may require further security clearance.At Thales, we provide careers, not just jobs. With a global presence, our mobility policy enables employees to develop their careers at home and abroad, across various fields. We embrace flexibility as a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to inclusive recruitment and will provide reasonable adjustments to support neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities or long-term conditions. To request adjustments or for questions about the recruitment process, contact Resourcing Ops or the Early Careers Team.Great journeys start here, apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr