Internal Logistics Operator - Distribution - 3 Month FTC - 1532
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.65 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ely, Cambridgeshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Thorlabs Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | THOR-VC-1532 |
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What is the job?
You will be working in our Internal Logistics team, running various material flow operations within our end to end value stream to enable the production of finished goods.
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm & Friday 8am-3:30pm
Department: Tables Logistics
Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 1 hour Teams interview, Second stage: Onsite 1 hour interview
What is essential to us…
• Experience working within similar roles, or demonstration of transferable skills.
• Practical ‘hands on’ approach with experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow time-bound Standard Work.
• Attention to detail, ability to maintain focus and resolve problems to demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Valid (or working towards gaining) Counterbalance Truck certificate recognized by an accredited training body. Engaging with our supervision programme to enable a safe operation.
• Flexibility and comfortable doing a varied role within a given shift. Following the resource plan set by the team leader.
• Ability to work in a team environment and working on a task rotation basis.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.
• Adhering to core values and driven positive attitude
• Receptive to new challenges and expanding current knowledge.
• Positive contribution to multi-departmental initiatives and process improvements
What we would like you to do/ to see…
• Work safely and follow all site HSE guidelines
• Follow process standard work and work independently to set work schedules
• Carry out multiple material flow processes to fulfil supermarkets, stock replenishment, Kanbans and waste processing
• Use various material conveyancing methods such as Forklifts, motorised Pallet trucks and other manual methods
• Load/unload various loads from vehicles
Who we are?
Thorlabs is a global, industry leading 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 the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.
Where you will be working?
Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.
What will you get?
At Thorlabs there are 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.
And the benefits are?
£12.65 per hour, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
Job Reference: THOR-VC-1532
This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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)
This role does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa we are therefore unable to accept applications that require employer sponsorship in order to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa.
We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.