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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.

Thorlabs - Your Source for Fiber Optics, Laser Diodes, Optical Instrumentation and Polarization Measurement & Control.

or contact the Recruitment team on recruitment@thorlabs.com

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

Thorlabs - Your Source for Fiber Optics, Laser Diodes, Optical Instrumentation and Polarization Measurement & Control.

email: recruitment@thorlabs.com

*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 recruitment@thorlabs.com

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 recruitment@thorlabs.com.

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.

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Photo, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter, Notice Period, If 'Other' please specify details, Have you at any time in the past been employed by Thorlabs?, Do you currently have any relatives or friends employed by Thorlabs?, If yes, please provide name(s) and relationship(s)

  • Where do you currently reside/are located? written answer
  • What area of the business would be most suitable for your skill set? choose any
  • Will you require VISA sponsorship? yes / no

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