Manufacturing Operator (Cell 2

Thorlabs Ltd; Witchford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorlabs Ltd in Ely, UK is hiring a Manufacturing Operator (Cell 2, Second Shift) on a 6 Month FTC. The role is on-site with full-time hours and an hourly rate from £13.45.

You will be hands-on in the production team, operating a range of processes and equipment, ensuring high quality components, and identifying improvements to quality and output. The posting closes 11 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide range of processes and equipment, and identify opportunities to improve product quality and production output.

Job description

Manufacturing Operator (Cell 2, Second Shift) - 6 Month FTC - 2009

CAPTION:

• Company: Thorlabs Ltd
• Salary: from £13.45 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Ely, CB6 3NX
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 12 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

What is the job?

As a Manufacturing Operator you will be very much 'hands on' in this physical role, working as part of the production team, expressing a can-do attitude and eye for quality. In addition to producing high tolerance components, critical to the quality of a finished product, you will be trained to operate a wide range of processes and equipment and identify opportunities to improve product quality and production output.