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As Facilities & Maintenance Scheduler you’ll schedule internal and external works orders using the CMMS system and support the team with administrative tasks as required.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Department: Facilities

Interview process: 2‑stage process following shortlisting – first stage: 1‑hour Teams interview; second stage: 2‑hour onsite interview.

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 in 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.

Our purpose‑built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge within the beautiful medieval 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.

• Experience with Maintenance Management systems such as CMMS systems
• Experience with ERP systems
• Ability to multitask, time‑manage and work independently
• Attention to detail and a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Excellent IT skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a team environment dealing with people from various disciplines

• Schedule works orders using our CMMS system to direct work to our Facilities and Maintenance team.
• Obtain quotes for parts contractors and Service Contracts.
• Schedule and book contractor works orders and ensure all paperwork is obtained and filed on completion.
• Data entry and management within our CMMS system.
• Manage all contracts with our vendors within the scope of Facilities and Maintenance activities.
• Take photos of plant/assets and maintain assets within the CMMS system.
• Work with relevant team members to manage spare parts stock, including cataloguing and labelling parts and locations.
• Support the team Buyer when required to raise purchase orders and manage associated processes.
• Support our TPM initiative and other facilities/maintenance projects.
• Support with other administrative tasks for our facilities and maintenance team as directed by the team manager.

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for in-house customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments and an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

Competitive salary to attract the best plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Group Life Cover
• Private Health Care
• Group Income Protection & more.

Job Reference: THOR-VC-1506

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 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 for a Skilled Worker Visa.

We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.

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.

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.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1