Thorlabs Ely
Are you looking for a new role? We are always on the look out.
If you have an interest in working for Thorlabs (visit LinkedIn and YouTube to see what we do) and send on your details.
PLEASE NOTE: For all live roles please apply direct via the vacancy for a direct response.
or contact the Recruitment team on [email protected]
Ely, Cambridgeshire
Who we are? Thorlabs is a global optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are popular with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 13 countries!
Where you would be working? Working in our new purpose-built facility just 12 miles from Cambridge, with train and bus links to Ely.
What will you get? At Thorlabs there is lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment in scheduled breaks.
And the benefits are? £ Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays. We also offer a relocation package for eligible vacancies.
Please contact us for information on any of our current live roles
email: [email protected]
*Please be aware, not all of our roles will meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa*
All offers of employment are subject to eligibility to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.
*This is a legal requirement, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Your information will be held for a maximum of 6 months. If you require any direct response, please contact us at [email protected]
Requirements
The various jobs that become available at Thorlabs include and are not limited to:
Compliance Engineer
Facilities & Maintenance
Purchase & Planning
Quality Control
Shipping & Materials / Distribution Handler
Electro-Mechanical Assembler - 2nd Shift (£13.45ph + 15% uplift)
Electro-Mechanical Assembler- Day Shift (£13.45 ph)
Product Assembler
Electronic Design Engineer
Internal Logistics Operator
Manufacturing Team Leader - First Shift
Manufacturing Team Leader - Second Shift
Manufacturing Operator - Day shift (£13.45ph)
Manufacturing Operator - 2nd shift (£13.45ph + 15% uplift)
CNC Operator / Machinist / Programmer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Software Design Engineer
Technical Support Engineer
Technical Sales Engineer
IT / Cloud support
Accounts / Finance
Administration / Office / Departmental support (not HR)
Customer Support Representative
Benefits
-Contributed Pension Scheme 
-Group Life Cover 
-Private Health Care 
-Group Income Protection & more.
Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail [email protected].
In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.