Manufacturing Operator (Cell 2, Second Shift) - 1585

Thorlabs Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global optical technologies company is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in Ely, England. The role involves hands-on work within a production team, where attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential. Candidates will operate precision machinery and track product status. Competitive pay of £12.65 per hour plus benefits. Applicants must be over 18 and eligible to work in the UK, without the need for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

£12.65 per hour

15% second shift uplift

Pension

Health care

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to maintain focus and high attention to detail.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve scheduled manufacturing targets with your team.
• Operate a variety of precision industrial machinery.
• Record and communicate precise technical measurements.

Skills

Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

High attention to detail

Good verbal and written communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving ability

Teamwork ability

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Working 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.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday 2:35pm to 11:05pm and Friday 1:05pm to 8:05pm

Essential Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain focus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude and practical skill is desired
• Adherence to core values and driven positive attitude
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Proven teamwork ability

Key Responsibilities

• Work within an allocated team to achieve scheduled manufacturing targets
• Be trained and develop skills to set and operate a wide range of precision industrial machinery
• Maintain high attention to detail at all times, recording and communicating accurate technical measurements and readings
• Communicate product status accurately via the production control system and associated paperwork
• Participate in cross‑training to increase knowledge and experience of the Tables Business Unit
• Support and drive problem solving and quality/performance improvement

About Thorlabs

Thorlabs is a global, industry‑leading optical technologies company. We design and manufacture a range of innovative photonics products used in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide.

Location

Facility located 12 miles from Cambridge, in the city of Ely. Train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London.

Compensation and Benefits

£12.65 per hour + 15% second shift uplift, plus pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Application Notes

This is a rolling campaign. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. 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 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.