IRT Technician

Location:

Emsworth, United Kingdom. Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

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.

As a IRT Technician you will carry out diagnoses, repair, testing, overhaul, integration, assembly and maintenance of military equipment. You will Deliver tailored training modules to military customers and attend customer locations as a field service representative to conduct service activity or fault rectification.

We are looking for an Integration, Repair and Test (IRT) Technician to provide both mechanical and electrical support to UK MoD equipment primarily at the Thorney Island facility but also in the field at customer locations.

IRT Technician responsibilities include fault diagnoses, repair, testing, overhaul, integration, assembly and maintenance of military assets. All of these attributes will assist in achieving equipment availability in accordance with the master schedule set by the customer. Working within a team environment the responsibility for achieving equipment availability and maintaining readiness levels will be the primary focus.

To be qualified for this role, you should hold a HNC or recognised equivalent in a relevant field (Engineering or Technology) and or have completed a recognised apprenticeship in an electrical/mechanical trade with at least 3 years experience. Having worked in and around UK MoD structures and procedures would be beneficial but not essential.

• Undertake tasks as directed, works without direct supervision.
• Completion of tasks within deadlines as set by line management.
• Problem solving and trouble shooting.
• Communicate task status directly to line management.
• Communicate and explain to customers technical details relating to product and serviceability states.
• Recording and capturing data.
• Directing customer request and issues correctly ensuring correct capture of information for reporting purposes.
• Coaching and mentoring of Thales/Customer representatives.

• Proven work experience in a technical field (mechanical or electrical).
• Hands‑on experience and a good understanding of military equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic technical issues.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• HNC or equivalent in an engineering or technology discipline.
• Full UK driving licence (Cat H desirable but not essential).
• Computer literate, proficient in using MS Office applications.
• Customer focussed.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work co-operatively with others.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Flexible and adaptable to fast paced changing environments.
• Self‑motivated and proactive.
• Expected to work overtime as required often at short notice.

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